User:Akaza/DMC5

Character
The proprietor of Devil May Cry,the finest mobile business toever grace the streets ofFortuna.Nero grew up as a holy knight inthe Order of the Sword, but whendemons started menacin' his ladylove, Kyrie, he figured it wastime to explore the devilishpowers in his right arm. Duringthe Fortuna incident, Nerodiscovered his connection toYamato, the sword once wieldedby Dante's brother...This connection suggests that<lf>he's somehow got the blood of<lf>Sparda runnin' through his<lf>veins. Nero lost his arm a<lf>little after the Fortuna<lf>incident, but luckily he had<lf>yours truly to fix him up with<lf>some bitchin' hardware. Now he's<lf>back and stronger than ever.<lf><lf>He's probably real grateful.<lf>Just too shy to say thank you.<lf>I get it. The way Kyrie tells it, Nero's<lf>cooled down a lot these days.<lf>But that said, he did run<lf>straight down to Hell to try and<lf>kick some asses while he was<lf>still missin' an arm. The guy<lf>ain't exactly a level-headed<lf>individual.<lf><lf>Sure, he can fight better with<lf>one arm than most people could<lf>with three, but takin' on the<lf>new demon king minus your good<lf>arm ain't exactly the height of<lf>common sense.<lf><lf>But it did give me the<lf>opportunity to dream up the<lf>Devil Breaker, so I guess it<lf>wasn't a total loss! Battlin' demons, seein' all kinds<lf>of crazy crap comin' up from<lf>the underworld—that's all in<lf>a day's work for devil hunters.<lf>But to watch a guy who's three-<lf>quarters human just bust out a<lf>new arm? That is deeply unsettlin'.<lf><lf>I thought my beautiful Devil<lf>Breaker was headed for the scrap<lf>heap, but it looks like Nero can<lf>fuse his new arm with the Devil<lf>Breaker and use 'em both. Even<lf>raw demon power knows a good<lf>thing when it sees it. (The next one can't be read in-game) Some people talk about<lf>conquering their inner demons.<lf>Nero awakens his and grows<lf>wings!?<lf><lf>What kind of power has he tapped<lf>into here? What if there's no<lf>limiter on this stuff? The armies<lf>of the underworld had better<lf>watch their asses!<lf><lf>Still, with great power comes<lf>great screw-ups. Let's hope Nero<lf>can keep his head and not get<lf>drunk on his new power. (end) Before, Nero needed Yamato<lf>to tap into demonic power. But<lf>this? It's all him, baby. His<lf>true power unleashed.<lf><lf>I guess getting his right arm<lf>back wasn't enough, so he's<lf>ended up with two big feathery<lf>ones stuck on his back.<lf><lf>I'm starting to think Nero's got<lf>some hang-ups about "arms"<lf>and "power"...<lf><lf>I gotta remind him he can still<lf>use the Devil Breaker in this<lf>form. Ain't no "true perfect<lf>demon" crap gonna upstage<lf>my designs. Everybody seems to start any<lf>talk about Dante with "the son<lf>of the legendary dark knight<lf>Sparda." If you ask me, Dante<lf>himself is pretty legendary too.<lf><lf>So he gets a job from this "V"<lf>fella who shows up outta<lf>nowhere, and he goes down to<lf>the underworld to steal back Yamato<lf>from the demon king—the guy<lf>who stole it from Nero.<lf><lf>Surprise twist—even Dante can't<lf>stand up to the guy. I mean, he<lf>gets wrecked. Just goes to show,<lf>there ain't no such thing as the<lf>perfect man. I knew the one and only Dante<lf>wouldn't stay down for the<lf>count.<lf><lf>But to absorb Rebellion AND<lf>Sparda into himself to unlock a<lf>whole new level of power? Oo-ee!<lf>These legendary types sure know<lf>how to stage a comeback.<lf><lf>I hear he was out of action for<lf>a whole month followin' his<lf>ass-kicking at the hands of the<lf>Demon King, but for some<lf>reason the Qliphoth was pumping<lf>him full of demonic power the whole<lf>time.<lf><lf>Not only did this speed up his<lf>recovery, it seems it even made<lf>his beard and hair grow out. If you're a demon and you see<lf>this, you know you've screwed<lf>up. This is Dante's "gettin' it<lf>done" look.<lf><lf>He may only be half demon, but<lf>when that half is the blood of<lf>Sparda, that's some high-octane<lf>gas you're working with. Most<lf>full demons don't stand a<lf>chance.<lf><lf>Not only can he move faster and<lf>hit harder than anything else in<lf>the room, his wounds heal up in<lf>a flash. This is the full<lf>demon-killin' package. Dante's true form. With the two<lf>swords absorbed into him, his<lf>true power has awakened.<lf><lf>He can't stay in this form for<lf>long, but heck, overwhelming<lf>power doesn't have to last long<lf>to deal devastating damage.<lf><lf>With the power of Sparda<lf>unleashed, there's no tellin'<lf>the strength Dante has at his<lf>disposal. Maybe more than<lf>Sparda himself. (The next one can't be read in-game as well) No limits, no barriers, no<lf>contest! Dante with access to<lf>unlimited power is enough to<lf>make Hell itself shudder.<lf><lf>With this Dante on the scene,<lf>you can bet your buns some<lf>devils may cry. (end) Lot of mystery about this one.<lf>Call me paranoid, but "V" just<lf>miiiight be a fake name.<lf><lf>Still, he calls himself a Devil<lf>Hunter, and he's got the power<lf>to prove it—or his demon animal<lf>friends do, at least. All V can<lf>do is deliver the final blow<lf>with that cane of his...which<lf>I'd like to take a better look<lf>at if I get the chance.<lf><lf>Seems the pattern in those<lf>tattoos of his is what binds his<lf>lil' helpers to him. They're the<lf>basis of his power.<lf><lf>Speaking of...that ain't the<lf>kind of power that a plain ol'<lf>human could wield... Our pal V is not in peak<lf>physical condition. Seems what<lf>little demonic power he has is<lf>all that's keeping him together.<lf>If that power dries up, it'll be<lf>a little difficult for him to<lf>maintain his human form.<lf><lf>Of course, that ain't a problem<lf>for normal humans or demons.<lf>V's keeping secrets—and whatever<lf>they are, they gotta be connected<lf>to his current condition. (The next one can't be read in-game either) What happens when V finds that<lf>his usually unstable power is<lf>suddenly unlimited?<lf><lf>You ask me, it'll make it easier<lf>for him to stay alive out there.<lf><lf>Then again, he's still so<lf>physically weak he can hardly<lf>stand. If he gets carried<lf>away, he could be settin'<lf>himself up for a smackdown. (end) One of the demons V has at his<lf>beck and call.<lf><lf>Apparently this chatty bird-thing<lf>specializes in shock and awe—<lf>it hits everything with lightning<lf>strikes.<lf><lf>Now, my demonology texts show<lf>some references to a demon just<lf>like this one, but it was<lf>defeated by Dante years ago.<lf><lf>Just a coincidence, I guess...<lf>I sure as heck can't find out<lf>anything more about this pecker. One of the demons that keeps<lf>V from gettin' himself killed.<lf><lf>Seems to stick to the whole<lf>big black cat motif for the most<lf>part, but it can shift shape<lf>when it wants to.<lf><lf>Again, the old texts collected<lf>by the Order of the Sword<lf>talk about a beast just like<lf>this one, only it never would<lf>have played nice with a human.<lf><lf>Around V, though, this thing's as<lf>meek as a buttercup in a breeze.<lf>And don't tell me it's just 'cause<lf>V's good with animals. The last of V's demon helpers.<lf><lf>Unlike the other two, doesn't<lf>seem like this thing thinks for<lf>itself. Near as I can make out,<lf>it's only got three purposes:<lf>destruction, destruction, and<lf>destruction.<lf><lf>Also unlike V's other two<lf>helpers, I'm not seein' any<lf>references to a demon like this<lf>one in any of the old Order of<lf>the Sword texts.<lf><lf>What does that mean? That<lf>not even the Order knew this<lf>thing existed? God's gift to gunsmithin' and<lf>the queen of machines—that's<lf>yours truly.<lf><lf>I'm the granddaughter of the one<lf>and only Nell Goldstein, the .45<lf>Caliber Virtuoso. Gunsmithin's in<lf>my DNA!<lf><lf>Gotta wonder whether Nero<lf>realizes just how lucky he is to<lf>be partnered up with a gal like<lf>me. Yeah, I tend to make any outfit<lf>look good, but my mechanic getup<lf>is a personal favorite.<lf><lf>When I put this on, it's like<lf>donnin' the holy vestments of<lf>the church of the gun. And I am<lf>ALWAYS ready to preach!<lf><lf>...The fact that cigarette ash<lf>don't leave a mark on it don't<lf>hurt, neither. When you're working with bits<lf>and pieces of demons, it's wise<lf>to take a few precautions.<lf><lf>More than once I've been<lf>fiddlin' with the vitals of some<lf>netherbeast only to have them<lf>blow up in my face.<lf><lf>And let's be serious, this is a<lf>face that deserves protection. I<lf>know that hiding my good looks<lf>makes y'all a little sad, but<lf>hey, absence makes the heart<lf>grow fonder.<lf><lf>Don't worry—I'll finish up my<lf>work real quick. If there's one word for Lady,<lf>it's prolific. She's done Devil<lf>Hunter gigs all over, and back<lf>when I was running my gun shop,<lf>she was one of my best<lf>customers.<lf><lf>Why does she call herself Lady?<lf>Heck if I know! I ain't gonna<lf>pry into another gal's private<lf>business unless she stops payin'<lf>her gun tab.<lf><lf>Come to think of it, I ain't<lf>never seen Lady doin' something<lf>that didn't involve killin'<lf>demons. She's...kinda messed up. Lady may be just a human, but<lf>when the hellfire-and-bullets<lf>start flying, there ain't many<lf>others better to have by your<lf>side.<lf><lf>Her gettin' taken down by this<lf>demon king is enough to give<lf>me the jitters.<lf><lf>Not that I'm gonna high-tail it,<lf>of course. It's my weapons<lf>out there on the front line.<lf>They'll get the job done,<lf>guaranteed. When Lady got rescued in the<lf>buff, it fell to yours truly to<lf>keep her assets safe from pryin'<lf>eyes.<lf><lf>Yeah, my clothes look a little<lf>baggy on her, but that's just<lf>'cause she's the scrawny type.<lf>Don't mean I'm heavy or nothin'.<lf><lf>I guess Nero would've enjoyed<lf>seeing her in something<lf>flashier, but round here you're<lf>thankful for what you get. Trish is Dante's partner.<lf><lf>I ain't no expert on the woman,<lf>but she ain't as human as she<lf>looks, that's for sure. I mean,<lf>normal human beings can't just<lf>shoot lightning bolts on<lf>command.<lf><lf>I hear that during the Fortuna<lf>incident, she'd infiltrated the<lf>Order of the Sword. That's when<lf>Nero first ran into her.<lf><lf>She was saying, "He was so<lf>inexperienced when he first met<lf>me." Now what's that supposed to<lf>mean? Trish is demon through and<lf>through, but even she couldn't<lf>take down the big bad king.<lf><lf>I mean sure, Dante got his ass<lf>beat too, but I kinda hoped one<lf>of the gals would pick up the<lf>slack and save the day for once. Ain't never met this fella<lf>myself, so all I got to go on is<lf>rumors. J.D. Morrison: The info<lf>broker who set Dante on a bunch<lf>of his demon-killin' jobs. Lady<lf>seems to have had a few run-ins<lf>with him too.<lf><lf>So great, we finally got someone<lf>around who's in the know. Why<lf>can't he pass Nero a gig or two? Dante's mom—the woman the Dark<lf>Knight Sparda fell for, in other<lf>words.<lf><lf>Must've been a heck of a gal to<lf>snag the legendary dark knight<lf>himself.<lf><lf>I guess her feminine instincts<lf>were so strong even giving a<lf>demon a hug was no problem<lf>for her. The Devil Hunter The Legendary Devil Hunter The Mysterious One The Artisan of Arms The Walking Arsenal The Bewitching Devil The Broker Nero One-Armed Nero Restored Nero Super Nero Devil Trigger Nero Dante Awakened Dante Devil Trigger Dante Sin Devil Trigger Dante Super Dante V Dying V Super V Griffon Shadow Nightmare Nico Nico at Work Nico in Fatigues Lady Injured Lady Lady in Fatigues Trish Injured Trish Morrison Eva

Weapon
That cane V's always lugging<lf>around. I took the liberty of<lf>checking it out once, but didn't<lf>see anything out of the ordinary.<lf><lf>Sure, the metal's a good conduit<lf>for demonic power and all...but there<lf>must be more to it than that.<lf><lf>Well, who knows. Maybe he does<lf>just use it to get around.

Enemy
{0} report added. Seems you'll be running into a<lf>lot of these ugly suckers— and I<lf>mean "suckers" literally!<lf><lf>The good folks of Red Grave have<lf>had their blood sucked dry by<lf>these lil' worker ants. Once the<lf>creatures have a butt full of<lf>the red stuff, they carry it off<lf>to the Qliphoth.<lf><lf>Well, on the plus side, they are<lf>pretty dumb—they might even<lf>ignore you and keep working<lf>until you turn on the heat. Be<lf>careful, though. Worker ants<lf>don't seem so weak when you're<lf>being swarmed by 'em. If you thought those other bugs<lf>were bad, you're really gonna<lf>hate these guys.<lf><lf>The green stuff in their butt<lf>ain't any kind of blood—it's a<lf>healing nectar that'll fix up<lf>other demons' wounds in<lf>no time at all.<lf><lf>My recommendation:<lf>Kill these first, before they<lf>make themselves a nuisance.<lf><lf>Oh, and it looks like they spit<lf>some kinda poison juice too.<lf>So, uh, maybe bring an umbrella. Ooh mama, this is a rare 'un.<lf><lf>Just goes to show the power o'<lf>blood—this one's sucked up so<lf>much of the red vino that it's<lf>crystallized its body. You could<lf>probably knock some of the<lf>crystals off with a few hits, or<lf>take this guy down and get the<lf>whole lot.<lf><lf>Trouble is, from what I've seen,<lf>these shy lil' monsters are<lf>mighty skittish. First sign o'<lf>danger and they're outta there.<lf>Better work quickly if you want<lf>the big payoff. I knew it! Where there's worker<lf>ants, there's gotta be a queen<lf>too.<lf><lf>This big gal's got the armor to<lf>take a beating and the tools to<lf>dish one out. And when she's<lf>angry, she ain't picky about her<lf>targets—she'll scythe through<lf>her own demon buddies to get to<lf>you.<lf><lf>If that ain't enough, she'll get<lf>fired up if she sucks enough<lf>blood. Watch out if her body<lf>turns red—that's your sign that<lf>it's go time. These shambling meatsticks are<lf>residents o' the underworld,<lf>foot soldiers straight from the<lf>legions of Hell.<lf><lf>Time was, these things only<lf>appeared on the mortal plane by<lf>possessing a wooden doll, lump<lf>of clay, or something similar.<lf><lf>Now? Those creeps walkin' around<lf>Red Grave are the genuine<lf>article. It's a sign that the<lf>barriers between the demon world<lf>and the human world are breaking<lf>down.<lf><lf>So, tactical breakdown: Their<lf>scythes look simple, but they've<lf>got plenty of reach and they're<lf>serrated to cause maximum blood<lf>loss. So, um, make sure to dodge. Take a Hell Caina, torture it<lf>till it goes mad, throw weapons<lf>in its hands, and this is what<lf>you get.<lf><lf>Their hatchets are real nasty,<lf>and they're nimbler than they<lf>look. Expect quick attacks when<lf>they go into a frenzy.<lf><lf>Judging by the samples we got,<lf>these things are extremely<lf>susceptible to pain—so you better<lf>believe they won't take any<lf>punishment lying down.<lf><lf>Knock 'em down, but keep your<lf>guard up. Next thing you know<lf>it'll be back swinging like a<lf>madman on fire. A high priest in the choirs<lf>o' Hell. Ain't that somethin'?<lf><lf>These fellas tend to leave<lf>close-quarters fighting to the grunts,<lf>which they can summon in to<lf>take the heat off themselves.<lf>Meanwhile, they attack from long<lf>range by extending those snakey<lf>tentacle arms.<lf><lf>They'll try to keep their distance<lf>and dodge gunfire when they<lf>can. You'll just have to show<lf>these slitherin' scumbags you<lf>got the smarts to get past<lf>their defenses and send 'em<lf>screaming back to the pit. Ever heard the phrase "like a<lf>bat outta Hell"? Well, this is it.<lf><lf>These leathery lil' pests have<lf>got some kinda combustion<lf>chamber built into their<lf>biology. Meaning? Well, they<lf>breathe fire.<lf><lf>On their own, these critters<lf>ain't gonna burn your ass up too<lf>bad. Just watch your back when a<lf>whole swarm tries to crash the<lf>party. Y'know, we see a lotta weird<lf>things coming up out of the<lf>hot place, but this one's really<lf>somethin' special.<lf><lf>See how the combustion chamber<lf>is mounted on its spine, so when<lf>it spits flame it sets itself on<lf>fire? That's the kinda design<lf>I can get behind.<lf><lf>Not that I'll object if you<lf>smash these little assholes<lf>to kingdom come. Try aiming<lf>for the combustion chamber on<lf>its back—should take the fire out<lf>the critter and make for easy<lf>pickings. Now a master engineer like<lf>me's gotta have a profound<lf>respect for the laws o' physics.<lf><lf>So when these creepy specters<lf>come drifting through walls with<lf>their shears a-choppin', it kinda<lf>gets on my nerves.<lf><lf>But they've gotta be solid<lf>sometime—otherwise they<lf>couldn't block your attacks<lf>with them shears.<lf><lf>Near as I can tell, that noggin<lf>controls the whole shebang.<lf>Look for some cue from the head,<lf>and aim your attacks there.<lf>Might go down easier'n you think. The pits of Hell spew up all<lf>kinds o' reptilian nasties, and<lf>this is one of them.<lf><lf>I studied their cell samples and<lf>let me tell ya, their muscle<lf>tissue is something else. Each<lf>limb has power like a hydraulic<lf>cylinder. That's how they jump<lf>so dang far.<lf><lf>And I ain't exaggeratin' when I<lf>say their retractable claws are<lf>razor sharp. I tried one on some<lf>sheet metal—zzzzip! cut right<lf>through. Weak to impacts though.<lf>Think you can break 'em off? Another big lizard that's<lf>crawled outta some deep dark<lf>hole in the underworld.<lf><lf>Each one of those spikes on<lf>its back is like a giant saw<lf>tooth, and it's not afraid to<lf>get 'em spinning!<lf><lf>They're sharp but brittle,<lf>so try snapping 'em off in<lf>between dodging its attack runs.<lf><lf>Oh, and it's got these nasty<lf>little neurotoxin sacs inside<lf>its chest. Step aside when it<lf>starts hackin' something up<lf>—that stuff is lethal! I got this theory that demons<lf>mutate based on their deepest,<lf>darkest desires.<lf><lf>So take this big lizard.<lf>It wants to hunt, right?<lf>It wants to go faster.<lf>Wants to kill faster.<lf>Day in, day out, all it<lf>can think of is speed.<lf><lf>A few generations of that<lf>twisted killer instinct, and you<lf>get a freak so fast it ain't<lf>even moving under its own<lf>power no more. This sucker<lf>uses raw demonic power<lf>to do little space-time jumps.<lf>It'll warp right next to you<lf>and bite your face off before<lf>you can blink! Hope you<lf>got quick reflexes. In his journals, my daddy<lf>sometimes mentions the<lf>Black Angel—some kind of<lf>powerful demon that used<lf>to inhabit the underworld.<lf><lf>Daddy had a theory that it was<lf>created by transubstantiating<lf>an unwilling human victim into<lf>demonic flesh.<lf><lf>If that theory was right, then<lf>these dead-eyed creeps are like<lf>a mass-produced version of the<lf>Black Angel.<lf><lf>Their shields? Hella tough.<lf>If you wanna get around 'em,<lf>you're gonna have to use<lf>your head. Good luck with that. Check out the armor and weapon<lf>on this demon. I'm seein' clear<lf>similarities to the Black Angel.<lf><lf>My guess is these are some kinda<lf>prototype, or maybe modified<lf>version of the Black Angel.<lf><lf>We've seen these weirdos<lf>speaking to the mass-produced<lf>types, giving them orders like<lf>they're in command. Seems<lf>they're smarter than your<lf>average hell-beast.<lf><lf>And hey, I know you think you're<lf>invincible, but that sword'll<lf>give you more than a close<lf>shave. But, if you can parry it,<lf>I reckon you'll have a pretty<lf>big opening to do your stuff. Your average demon don't have<lf>the smarts to actually wield<lf>their power as magic.<lf><lf>This fella breaks the mold,<lf>though—he may only have ice<lf>tricks up his sleeve, but that's<lf>still enough to kill you if you<lf>don't watch your ass.<lf><lf>Just look at those freaky,<lf>stick-thin limbs. Physically<lf>speaking it's weak, and it<lf>knows it, too. It'll try to keep<lf>its distance and throw up a<lf>magic shield to block your<lf>shots. You'll have to get in its<lf>face, or wait for your chance to<lf>shoot past the shield.<lf><lf>Hey, nobody said this business<lf>was easy. Sure was interesting dissectin'<lf>this demon.<lf><lf>This thing bears out my theory<lf>on demon evolution. Can't do<lf>magic incantations without a<lf>mouth, right? So after a few<lf>generations of demons obsessed<lf>with arcane chants, you get<lf>something that's all mouths,<lf>with its muscles so atrophied it<lf>can hardly move its limbs.<lf><lf>And more mouths means more<lf>power. My guess is this thing<lf>could kill you dead with a<lf>single spell if you let it get<lf>the chant out. If you see it<lf>startin' something real ominous-<lf>looking, you'd better shut it<lf>down real quick. Every now and again you get a<lf>demon so absorbed with gluttony<lf>and power that it starts<lf>cannibalizin' its own demon kin.<lf><lf>See how other demons have<lf>chained up this thing's mouth?<lf>It's good to know that even the<lf>demons are afraid of becoming<lf>chow.<lf><lf>With the restraints in place,<lf>this big boy'll just stumble<lf>around lookin' sorry for<lf>hisself. Not too dangerous.<lf><lf>Bust the chains off, though, and<lf>it'll go hog wild, eatin'<lf>everything in sight. If it<lf>chomps a few bad guys, all the<lf>better. Just don't come cryin'<lf>to me when it nips your buns. At first glance, these uglies<lf>seem half-formed, like they<lf>broke outta the egg too early. I<lf>gotta admit, there's still a lot<lf>I can't figure out about 'em.<lf><lf>Half-baked or not, they'll tear<lf>you a new one if you don't watch<lf>out. They got more strength in<lf>those spindly arms than your<lf>three average demons combined.<lf><lf>And what else is on the menu?<lf>Magic powers. When you see 'em<lf>kinda dancing around, they're<lf>absorbing demonic power right<lf>outta the atmosphere.<lf><lf>What really bugs me is those<lf>masks they wear. The masks are<lf>important to 'em somehow... Just<lf>wish I could figure out how. We're seeing these bundles of<lf>Qliphoth roots all over Red<lf>Grave. The outer skin on 'em is<lf>so thick you'd have to spend<lf>hours working on 'em with your<lf>sword or gun to cut through.<lf>Figures—what other kind of plant<lf>would survive in the underworld?<lf><lf>Luckily these shrinkin' violets<lf>wear their hearts on their<lf>sleeves. Look for the pulsating<lf>mass of red somewhere within the<lf>roots. My theory is that these<lf>spots are like hearts, pumping<lf>collected blood into the<lf>Qliphoth.<lf><lf>Well, like any gal knows, if you<lf>put your heart out in the open<lf>then it's gonna get broke. Take<lf>out the pulsating red blobs and<lf>the roots should wither.<lf><lf>Just try not to think about how<lf>much blood they needed to get<lf>that big... This demon calls himself<lf>Goliath. Gotta love it when they<lf>just up and tell you their name—<lf>makes my job so much easier.<lf><lf>Anyway, when you see a<lf>roided-out musclehead demon like<lf>this 'un, you can pretty much<lf>guarantee he'll be dumber'n a<lf>sack of pork chops.<lf><lf>Still, that gnarly belly-mouth<lf>is impressive stuff. Draggin'<lf>crap in and superheatin' it in<lf>his hellfire? That's got<lf>potential. Gave me a few ideas<lf>for expanding the arsenal.<lf><lf>So I guess we kinda owe this ape<lf>a thank-you. You heard of Machiavelli? He's a<lf>legend. One of the underworld's<lf>top gunsmiths.<lf><lf>Now would you believe it if I<lf>told you Artemis started out as<lf>a gun he made? Seems that fusing<lf>the gun with a human host<lf>created this.<lf><lf>Man, I wish I could have seen it<lf>in the flesh. Those energy beams<lf>it was shooting at you were<lf>graceful, right? Like a ballet<lf>of destruction. Yeah, I can see<lf>it now.<lf><lf>A priceless relic, one of the<lf>last remaining artifacts of<lf>Machiavelli's genius. ...Until<lf>somebody came along and<lf>smashed it the hell up.<lf><lf>Just...just don't talk to me for<lf>a while. According to V, this thing was<lf>livin' symbiotically with the<lf>Qliphoth, a parasite among the<lf>vines.<lf><lf>With all that blood running<lf>through the Qliphoth, it figures<lf>that something would hitch a<lf>free ride.<lf><lf>Its humanoid core would be weak<lf>to attack if it weren't for all<lf>the tentacle-like arms it can<lf>swing around to defend itself.<lf><lf>On top of that, it can hide<lf>itself inside the Qliphoth to<lf>stay safe. If you want to kill<lf>it, you gotta find a way to drag<lf>it kickin' and screamin' into<lf>the open.<lf><lf>Oh, and by the way...this thing<lf>is as dumb as they come. Geryon are listed as "equus<lf>daemonicus" in some of the<lf>oldest demonology texts. That's<lf>"horse demon" to the uneducated.<lf>You keeping up okay, sugar?<lf><lf>Anyway, seems these demons come<lf>in all shapes and sizes, but the<lf>one thing they have in common is<lf>the power to mess with time.<lf><lf>They're also proud—this is not a<lf>horse you just jump onto and<lf>ride around.<lf><lf>So if V's tellin' the truth, the<lf>way that knight was able to ride<lf>this Geryon is some mighty<lf>impressive stuff. Whatever sorcery it was that<lf>cooked up the original Black<lf>Angel, somebody's been mighty<lf>busy perfectin' it to make this<lf>fella.<lf><lf>Retractable shields built into<lf>both arms? It's attack and<lf>defense in a single package! And<lf>with that demon gal Trish stuck<lf>inside, it could blast lightning<lf>all up in your face too. Lemme<lf>tell ya, I've got a lot of<lf>respect for the design!<lf><lf>Sure wish I coulda seen this one<lf>myself, but I guess I'll have to<lf>quiz Trish and Dante about it<lf>instead... Gilgamesh is a kind of metal<lf>that can be mined from the<lf>bedrock of the underworld.<lf>Fuse it with demon flesh, and<lf>you've got armor harder than steel.<lf><lf>That's what we got here. Seems<lf>somebody decided to fuse the<lf>roots of the Qliphoth with a<lf>batch of Gilgamesh, and before<lf>you know it there's a<lf>three-story metal demon walkin'<lf>around.<lf><lf>The really rad thing about<lf>Gilgamesh is that it can create<lf>shockwaves outta thin air.<lf>That's how this varmint was<lf>blowin' things up from a<lf>distance—and it means runnin'<lf>don't do you no good.<lf><lf>If you want to kill somethin'<lf>like this, you gotta get up<lf>close 'n' personal. In his journals, my daddy<lf>sometimes mentions the<lf>Black Angel—some kind of<lf>powerful demon that used<lf>to inhabit the underworld.<lf><lf>Daddy had a theory that it was<lf>created by transubstantiating<lf>an unwilling human victim into<lf>demonic flesh.<lf><lf>If that theory was right, then<lf>these dead-eyed creeps are like<lf>a mass-produced version of the<lf>Black Angel.<lf><lf>Their shields? Hella tough.<lf>If you wanna get around 'em,<lf>you're gonna have to use<lf>your head. Good luck with that. Check out the armor and weapon<lf>on this demon. I'm seein' clear<lf>similarities to the Black Angel.<lf><lf>My guess is these are some kinda<lf>prototype, or maybe modified<lf>version of the Black Angel.<lf><lf>We've seen these weirdos<lf>speaking to the mass-produced<lf>types, giving them orders like<lf>they're in command. Seems<lf>they're smarter than your<lf>average hell-beast.<lf><lf>And hey, I know you think you're<lf>invincible, but that sword'll<lf>give you more than a close<lf>shave. But, if you can parry it,<lf>I reckon you'll have a pretty<lf>big opening to do your stuff. At first glance, these uglies<lf>seem half-formed, like they<lf>broke outta the egg too early. I<lf>gotta admit, there's still a lot<lf>I can't figure out about 'em.<lf><lf>Half-baked or not, they'll tear<lf>you a new one if you don't watch<lf>out. They got more strength in<lf>those spindly arms than your<lf>three average demons combined.<lf><lf>And what else is on the menu?<lf>Magic powers. When you see 'em<lf>kinda dancing around, they're<lf>absorbing demonic power right<lf>outta the atmosphere.<lf><lf>What really bugs me is those<lf>masks they wear. The masks are<lf>important to 'em somehow... Just<lf>wish I could figure out how. I guess I'd describe this as a<lf>metaphysical infernal phantasm...<lf>Sounds pretty good, right?<lf>I'mma write that one down.<lf><lf>Looks like this one is supposed<lf>to be Goliath...kind of a waste<lf>of effort if you ask yours truly.<lf>If you're gonna bust out this<lf>kind of power, why not choose<lf>somethin' a bit more badass?<lf><lf>Anyway, if the likes of this fella<lf>caused you trouble, you wouldn't<lf>have survived so long. Another metaphysical infernal<lf>phantasm. Man, I love the sound<lf>of that.<lf><lf>This one's based on Artemis...<lf>But just my luck, the gorgeous<lf>light show of the original ain't<lf>nowhere to be seen.<lf><lf>Whatever it was that made this<lf>thing got no appreciation for<lf>the finer things in life! *Ahem* What we have here is a<lf>metaphysical infernal phantasm.<lf>Oo-ee! I impress myself.<lf><lf>I got an inklin' that these are<lf>yanked out of the target's<lf>memory and manifested to<lf>go on the attack. The ol'<lf>"nightmares made real" deal.<lf>But heck, I'm an engineer, not<lf>a wicked witch. What do I know<lf>about magic?<lf><lf>What's clear is that no phantasm<lf>is gonna be more powerful<lf>than the original.<lf><lf>You got nothing to fear from<lf>these things...unless you're<lf>already on your last legs. According to V, this demon calls<lf>itself Malphas.<lf><lf>Judging by the different body<lf>tissue of its upper and lower<lf>halves, I think it used to be<lf>two separate entities.<lf><lf>My guess is some arcane sorceress<lf>type fused the bird into herself,<lf>but then realized she couldn't<lf>keep the bird under control.<lf><lf>By the way, this bird was still<lf>a lil' chick. If you'd let it<lf>grow up all big an' strong, we<lf>coulda had a real problem on our<lf>hands. Everybody knows that when you<lf>see a big mutt with three heads,<lf>that there is a Cerberus. But<lf>Dante managed to run into the king<lf>of the whole bunch? That guy's<lf>movin' up in the world.<lf><lf>Well, you gotta hand it to the<lf>king—wielding fire, lightning,<lf>and ice ain't no mean feat.<lf><lf>But like all Cerberus, under all<lf>the king-this and your-majesty<lf>-that, he ain't nothing but a<lf>glorified guard dog.<lf><lf>Wonder if Urizen was upset about<lf>what happened to his pup. Your target—the demon king.<lf><lf>Thing is, I can't find any<lf>mention of Urizen in any of<lf>my demonology texts.<lf>You'd think a guy who crowns<lf>himself king of all demons would<lf>be a little more infamous...<lf><lf>Well, superstar or not, he's<lf>definitely got the power to<lf>keep a grip on the throne.<lf>But you don't need me to tell<lf>you that, huh?<lf><lf>Listen, if you're sure you<lf>wanna take this guy down...<lf>watch your ass, all right? This sheds some light on what<lf>Urizen was up to—rooting himself<lf>into the Qliphoth to grow fat on<lf>its power. He wasn't just<lf>fighting you sitting down outta<lf>contempt. He needed to stay<lf>rooted into that thing to absorb<lf>its power.<lf><lf>That makes it all the crazier<lf>that he cut himself off to move<lf>around!<lf><lf>Those shreds of the Qliphoth<lf>left in his body looked like a<lf>real headache, attacking and<lf>defending at Urizen's will. How<lf>you got outta this fight alive<lf>I'll never know. All that blood...all that life<lf>force focused into the fruit of<lf>the Qliphoth. When Urizen ate<lf>that thing his whole "king of<lf>hell" gig seemed like nothing—<lf>he had the power to shake<lf>the foundations of the world.<lf><lf>He was so damn powerful that he<lf>just cast off those vestiges of<lf>the Qliphoth that were his<lf>weapons and armor. They were<lf>only slowin' him down.<lf><lf>From then on, all he needed was<lf>his own physique— the ultimate<lf>expression of killing power.<lf><lf>To take him on and win... you'd<lf>need the power of a god. Son of the legendary dark knight<lf>and Dante's brother.<lf><lf>Lady says he once lost to Dante<lf>and got his ass thrown into the<lf>depths of the underworld.<lf><lf>Later, he turned his sword— the<lf>Yamato—on himself, using its<lf>power to cleave demon from human<lf>and so sever everything that was<lf>holding back his demonic side.<lf><lf>So V was the humanity he left by<lf>the wayside...<lf><lf>Well, they're back together now.<lf>Vergil's weakened days are over. Seems crazy to think that the<lf>weird bastard who ripped your<lf>arm off was Vergil all along.<lf><lf>And once he took Yamato out<lf>of your torn-off arm, he could<lf>use its power to cut the human<lf>side out of himself.<lf><lf>But even with all that raw<lf>power, he couldn't take down<lf>Dante. What he cast aside in his<lf>quest for strength turned out to<lf>be the most important thing of<lf>all... Yep, his true power was<lf>inside him all along...<lf><lf>...Bwahaha! The look on your face.<lf>What a bunch of corny crap. Vergil's true form.<lf><lf>He always thought that his<lf>humanity was stopping him<lf>from unleashing his full potential.<lf>Well he's sure got his demon<lf>power figured out now.<lf><lf>Guess this is the payoff<lf>for his time bein' Urizen.<lf><lf>In this form, Yamato—the source<lf>of his power—is stored in his arms.<lf>Maybe this is the true form<lf>of Yamato too. Demonic insect Airborne evil Bloodgorged scavenger Vermin empress Cleaving vanguard Brutal berserker Demon horde commander Winged deception Insanity ablaze Sheers of annihilation Brutal instinct Barbed discord Breakneck predator Dark knight soldier Fractured commander Elusive incantor Chorus of malediction Unstoppable appetite Abnormal avatar Blood-slicked vegetation Incandescent colossus Illuminating corruption Parasitic fiend Abyssal cavalry Voltaic black knight Marauding titan Dark knight soldier Fractured commander Abnormal avatar Colossal forgery False light Fabricated abyss Diabolical amalgam Gatekeeper unleashed Nefarious usurper The Alpha and the Omega The Alpha and the Omega Filthy mother sucker Stomp on sight A rare specimen She's a killer... Bring on the weedkiller Frontline freakshow Sure, give 'em MORE sharp objects How does this even work? Pain. In. The. Ass. Twisted firestarter Did nobody tell 'em about runnin' with scissors? Somebody say sewer gators? Spin me right round Speed ain't everything honey Love the shield! Definitely compensating for something Stinks like a goat Talk about a chatty Cathy Pet trashcan? Creepy. Always bet on red All brawn, no brains No place for a Lady Get off the couch next time Talk about horsepower! War of a-Trish-ion Scrap demon metal jackpot! So many shiny toys! Creepy. So fake it hurts So the bird part ends...where, exactly? Ugh, doggy drool... It's all this guy's fault! Another deadbeat dad... The bigger they are... Gonna miss those critters... Filthy mother sucker Stomp on sight A rare specimen She's a killer... Bring on the weedkiller Frontline freakshow Sure, give 'em MORE sharp objects How does this even work? Pain. In. The. Ass. Twisted firestarter Did nobody tell 'em about runnin' with scissors? Somebody say sewer gators? Spin me right round Speed ain't everything honey Love the shield! Definitely compensating for something Stinks like a goat Talk about a chatty Cathy Pet trashcan? Creepy. Always bet on red All brawn, no brains No place for a Lady Get off the couch next time Talk about horsepower! War of a-Trish-ion Scrap demon metal jackpot! So many shiny toys! Creepy. So fake it hurts So the bird part ends...where, exactly? Ugh, doggy drool... It's all this guy's fault! Another deadbeat dad... The bigger they are... Gonna miss those critters... Vergil Devil Trigger Vergil Urizen

Item
A magical red stone of<lf>crystallized demon blood.<lf>They can be obtained by slaying<lf>demons and are an indicator of<lf>a devil hunter's prowess.<lf>Exchange these for new weapons<lf>and skills, or use them for revival. A magical green stone of<lf>crystallized demon fluid.<lf>It sends waves of energy into<lf>those who touch it, stanching<lf>and healing any wounds. Picking<lf>one up automatically recovers<lf>a set amount of vitality. A magical white stone of<lf>crystallized devil spirit. These<lf>are used to amplify and store up<lf>fighting spirit. Picking one up<lf>automatically recovers a set<lf>amount of the Devil Trigger Gauge. A magical blue fragment of<lf>crystallized life force. While<lf>ineffective on its own, gathering<lf>four fragments together will form<lf>a crystal that increases maximum<lf>vitality. A magical blue stone of<lf>concentrated life force,<lf>formed from four blue orb<lf>fragments. This stone unlocks<lf>the hidden potential within the<lf>soul to increase maximum<lf>vitality. A magical purple fragment of<lf>crystallized demonic power.<lf>While ineffective on its own,<lf>gathering four fragments together<lf>will form a crystal that increases<lf>the Devil Trigger Gauge. A magical purple stone of<lf>crystallized demonic power,<lf>formed from four purple orb<lf>fragments. It resonates with<lf>the howling of the soul to<lf>increase the Devil Trigger Gauge. A magical golden stone made<lf>through a secret method.<lf>It possesses a transcendental<lf>power that defies the usual laws<lf>of life and death. Exposure to<lf>this item revives a fallen<lf>warrior and recovers their<lf>vitality to maximum. A hatchling of the Nidhogg, a<lf>parasite that feeds on weakened<lf>parts of the Qliphoth, harming<lf>its internal structure in the<lf>process. The Nidhogg feasts<lf>at a destructively fast speed,<lf>causing the weakest parts of<lf>the demon tree's root structure<lf>to quickly crumble. A crystal formed from four blue<lf>fragments of crystallized life energy.<lf>Increases maximum vitality. A crystal formed from four purple<lf>fragments of crystallized demonic energy.<lf>Increases the Devil Trigger Gauge. A golden stone made through a secret<lf>method. Has the power to bring the<lf>fallen back to life. A magical red stone of<lf>crystallized demon blood.<lf>Exchange these for new weapons<lf>and skills, or use them for revival. A magical green stone of<lf>crystallized demon fluid.<lf>Pick one up to recover a<lf>set amount of vitality. A magical white stone of<lf>crystallized devil spirit.<lf>Pick one up to recover some<lf>of the Devil Trigger Gauge. A magical blue fragment of<lf>crystallized life force. Gather<lf>four fragments to form a crystal<lf>that increases maximum vitality. A magical life force crystal<lf>formed from four blue orb<lf>fragments. Increases maximum<lf>vitality. A purple fragment of crystallized<lf>demonic power. Gather four fragments<lf>to form a crystal that increases<lf>the Devil Trigger Gauge. A crystal of concentrated demonic<lf>power formed from four purple orb<lf>fragments. Increases the Devil<lf>Trigger Gauge. A magical golden stone made<lf>through a secret method. Revives<lf>a fallen warrior and recovers<lf>their vitality to maximum. A hatchling of the parasitic<lf>Nidhogg. It feeds on weakened<lf>parts of the Qliphoth, destroying<lf>its internal structure. Crystallized demon blood Vitality recovery orb Devil Trigger replenishment orb Gather four pieces to make an orb Vitality increasing orb Gather four pieces to make an orb Devil Trigger increasing orb Revival orb Larva that kills the demon tree Red Orb Red Orb Cluster Green Orb Green Orb Cluster White Orb White Orb Cluster

Skill
Tilt <ICON ACT_LS> Move <ICON ACT_RS> Press and hold <ICON ACT_RB> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnD> Press <ICON ACT_CenL> While on the ground,<lf>press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> horizontally +<ICON ACT_BtnD> During a jump, press <ICON ACT_BtnD> near a wall Hold <ICON ACT_LS> in any direction In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_BtnD> near an enemy During a jump, press <ICON ACT_BtnD> When Devil Trigger is active:<lf>In mid-air, hold <ICON ACT_BtnD> Automatic Automatic Press and hold <ICON ACT_LStP>+<ICON ACT_CenL> Press <ICON ACT_LStP>+<ICON ACT_CenL> quickly Press <ICON ACT_LB> Automatic While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnU>, then <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU> In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> After executing a Stinger, release <ICON ACT_LS><lf>and hold <ICON ACT_BtnU> With Rebellion equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnR> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnU>, then <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU> In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> After executing a Stinger, release <ICON ACT_LS><lf>and hold <ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnU>, then <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU>,<lf>then <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU> In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnU> In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> After executing a Stinger, release <ICON ACT_LS><lf>and hold <ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back to<lf>forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> After executing a Drive, press <ICON ACT_BtnU><lf>immediately after the shockwave Hold <ICON ACT_BtnU> and release once the blade<lf>glows brighter Hold <ICON ACT_BtnU> and release once the blade<lf>glows brighter Hold <ICON ACT_BtnU> and release once the blade<lf>glows brighter Change to Swordmaster style while in<lf>Devil Trigger, or while Swords Formation<lf>is activated Change to Gunslinger style while in<lf>Devil Trigger, or while Swords Formation<lf>is activated Change to Trickster style while in<lf>Devil Trigger, or while Swords Formation<lf>is activated Change to Royalguard style while in<lf>Devil Trigger, or while Swords Formation<lf>is activated Press <ICON ACT_BtnD> Activate 10 Counts in Blow Mode,<lf>or Heat Up in Kick Mode. Activate 10 Counts in Blow Mode,<lf>or Heat Up in Kick Mode. Activate 10 Counts in Blow Mode,<lf>or Heat Up in Kick Mode. Press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnU> Land consecutive punches during Blow Mode In Blow Mode:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnU> In Blow Mode:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward<lf>+<ICON ACT_BtnU> In Blow Mode:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnU> In Blow Mode:<lf>Hold <ICON ACT_BtnU> after an attack In Blow Mode:<lf>In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU> In Kick Mode:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU> In Kick Mode:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU>,<lf>then <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU> In Kick Mode:<lf>In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_BtnU> In Kick Mode:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward<lf>+<ICON ACT_BtnU> In Kick Mode:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnU> In Kick Mode:<lf>Hold <ICON ACT_BtnU> after an attack In Blow Mode:<lf>After executing a Heavy Jolt,<lf>press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> In Blow Mode:<lf>When moving left or right during<lf>Welter Move, press <ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press<lf><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU>,<lf>then <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU> In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_BtnU> Press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> Press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back to<lf>forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> With King Cerberus equipped:<lf>Hold <ICON ACT_BtnR> until electrified<lf>While on the ground, release <ICON ACT_BtnR> With King Cerberus equipped:<lf>Hold <ICON ACT_BtnR> until electrified<lf>Press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward, then release <ICON ACT_BtnR> Hold <ICON ACT_BtnU> until electrified<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> back, then release <ICON ACT_BtnU> With King Cerberus equipped:<lf>Hold <ICON ACT_BtnR> until electrified<lf>In mid-air, release <ICON ACT_BtnR> Activated on attack impact Press any during Gear Wheel Press any while your weapon glows<lf>during Gear Wheel Press any just as an attack<lf>finishes during Gear Wheel While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU> In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU> In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnU> In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> Press <ICON ACT_BtnL> Hold <ICON ACT_BtnL> then release once both arms<lf>glow brighter Hold <ICON ACT_BtnL> then release once both arms<lf>glow brighter Hold <ICON ACT_BtnL> then release once both arms<lf>glow brighter Press <ICON ACT_BtnL> Hold <ICON ACT_BtnL> then release<lf>once right arm glows brighter Hold <ICON ACT_BtnL> then release<lf>once right arm glows brighter Hold <ICON ACT_BtnL> then release<lf>once right arm glows brighter With Kalina Ann equipped:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnL> While on the ground, hold <ICON ACT_BtnL> then release<lf>when sparks fly from Kalina Ann With Double Kalina Ann equipped:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnL> With Double Kalina Ann equipped:<lf>While on the ground, hold <ICON ACT_BtnL> then release<lf>when the two Kalina Anns couple together Press and hold <ICON ACT_BtnL> Press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnL><lf>Then <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnL> again to finish Press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnL> After executing a Set Hat or Mad Hatter,<lf>press <ICON ACT_BtnL> right when you catch the hat Activates when Dr. Faust is equipped Activates when Dr. Faust is equipped Activates when Dr. Faust is equipped Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_LS>+<ICON ACT_BtnR> In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_LS>+<ICON ACT_BtnR> After executing a Dash, run into<lf>an enemy while holding <ICON ACT_BtnR> After executing a Sky Star, run into<lf>an enemy while holding <ICON ACT_BtnR> Press <ICON ACT_BtnR> while being sent flying by<lf>an enemy attack Press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnR> Press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back to forward +<ICON ACT_BtnR> Automatic Automatic Automatic With Rebellion equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnR> With Rebellion equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnR> after<lf>executing a Prop With Rebellion equipped:<lf>In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_BtnR><ICON ACT_BtnR><ICON ACT_BtnR><ICON ACT_BtnR> With Rebellion equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> forward + tap <ICON ACT_BtnR> repeatedly With Sparda equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnR> With Sparda equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnR> after<lf>executing a Prop With Sparda equipped:<lf>In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_BtnR><ICON ACT_BtnR><ICON ACT_BtnR><ICON ACT_BtnR> With Sparda equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnR> With Sparda equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> forward + tap <ICON ACT_BtnR> repeatedly With Dante equipped:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnR> With Dante equipped:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnR> With Dante equipped:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnR> With Dante equipped:<lf>Hold and release <ICON ACT_BtnR> With Dante equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS><lf>back to<lf>forward and tap <ICON ACT_BtnR> repeatedly With Balrog equipped in Blow Mode:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnR> With Balrog equipped in Blow Mode:<lf>In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_BtnR> With Balrog equipped in Blow Mode:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB><lf>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnR> With Balrog equipped in Blow Mode:<lf>After executing a Minimum Dragon,<lf>tap <ICON ACT_BtnR> repeatedly With Balrog equipped in Blow Mode:<lf>After executing a Minimum Dragon,<lf>tap <ICON ACT_BtnR> until Dante's fist glows With Balrog equipped in Blow Mode:<lf>While on the ground with Ignition active,<lf>press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnR> With Balrog equipped in Kick Mode:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnR> With Balrog equipped in Kick Mode:<lf>In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_BtnR> With Balrog equipped in Kick Mode:<lf>While on the ground with Ignition active,<lf>press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnR> With Balrog equipped in Kick Mode:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnR> With King Cerberus equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnR><ICON ACT_BtnR><ICON ACT_BtnR> With King Cerberus equipped:<lf>While on the ground,<lf>press <ICON ACT_BtnR>, then <ICON ACT_BtnR><ICON ACT_BtnR><ICON ACT_BtnR><ICON ACT_BtnR> With King Cerberus equipped:<lf>In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_BtnR> With King Cerberus equipped:<lf>While on the ground,<lf>press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnR> With King Cerberus equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnR> With King Cerberus equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnR> Hold <ICON ACT_BtnU> until electrified<lf>On the ground, release <ICON ACT_BtnU> Hold <ICON ACT_BtnU> until electrified<lf>Press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward, then release <ICON ACT_BtnU> With King Cerberus equipped:<lf>Hold <ICON ACT_BtnR> until electrified<lf>On the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back, then release <ICON ACT_BtnR> With King Cerberus equipped:<lf>Hold <ICON ACT_BtnR> until electrified<lf>On the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back, then release <ICON ACT_BtnR> Hold <ICON ACT_BtnU> until electrified<lf>Release <ICON ACT_BtnU> in mid-air With Cavaliere equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnR><ICON ACT_BtnR><ICON ACT_BtnR> With Cavaliere equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnR> With Cavaliere equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnR> With Cavaliere equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnR> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back to<lf>forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back to<lf>forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> With Cavaliere equipped:<lf>In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_BtnR><ICON ACT_BtnR><ICON ACT_BtnR> With Cavaliere R equipped:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back to forward +<ICON ACT_BtnR> Automatic Automatic Automatic With Ebony & Ivory equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnR> With Ebony & Ivory equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnR> once<lf>Dante's left arm glows brighter. With Ebony & Ivory equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnR> once<lf>Dante's left arm glows brighter. With Ebony & Ivory equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnR> once<lf>Dante's left arm glows brighter. With Ebony & Ivory equipped:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnL> With Ebony & Ivory equipped:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnL> once Dante's right arm<lf>glows brighter With Ebony & Ivory equipped:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnL> once Dante's right arm<lf>glows brighter With Ebony & Ivory equipped:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnL> once Dante's right arm<lf>glows brighter With Ebony & Ivory equipped: While on the<lf>ground, shoot with <ICON ACT_BtnL> and quickly press<lf><ICON ACT_BtnR>, or shoot with <ICON ACT_BtnR> and quickly press <ICON ACT_BtnL> With Ebony & Ivory equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back<lf>to forward, then tap <ICON ACT_BtnR> repeatedly With Ebony & Ivory equipped:<lf>In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_BtnR> With Coyote-A equipped:<lf>While on the ground, tap <ICON ACT_BtnR> repeatedly With Coyote-A equipped:<lf>In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_BtnR> With Coyote-A equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnR> With Coyote-A equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnR> With Coyote-A equipped: While on the<lf>ground with Gun Stinger active,<lf>press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnR> With Coyote-A equipped:<lf>While on the ground with Gun Stinger<lf>active, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnR> With Coyote-A equipped: While on the<lf>ground with Gun Stinger active,<lf>press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> horizontally +<ICON ACT_BtnR> With Kalina Ann equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnR> With Kalina Ann equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnR> With Kalina Ann equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnR> With Kalina Ann equipped:<lf>In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_BtnR> With Double Kalina Ann equipped:<lf>While on the ground, hold <ICON ACT_BtnR> With Double Kalina Ann equipped: While on<lf>the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnR>,<lf>then hold <ICON ACT_BtnR> once Cascade begins With Double Kalina Ann equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnR> With Double Kalina Ann equipped:<lf>In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_BtnR> With Dr. Faust equipped:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnR> With Dr. Faust equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnR> With Dr. Faust equipped:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnR>, then<lf><ICON ACT_BtnL> after activation Automatic Automatic Automatic While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnR> In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_BtnR> Just as an enemy attacks, press <ICON ACT_BtnR> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnR> In the air, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnR> Just as an enemy attacks, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnR> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnR> In human or devil form, hold <ICON ACT_LB> Press <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU> Press <ICON ACT_BtnL> During a jump, press <ICON ACT_BtnD> while falling Press <ICON ACT_BtnR> Press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> Press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnU> Press and hold <ICON ACT_LT> Press <ICON ACT_RT> Press <ICON ACT_BtnU>+<ICON ACT_BtnL> When transformed into Sin Devil Trigger form<lf>with Stylish Rank SSS, press <ICON ACT_LB> when the<lf>SDT Gauge glows Tilt <ICON ACT_LS> in any direction to move<lf>the character in that direction.<lf>Tilt further to move faster. Move the camera around to view your<lf>surroundings. Press <ICON ACT_RStP> to return the<lf>camera to the default position behind you. Lock on to enemies and certain objects.<lf>Hold <ICON ACT_RB> to strafe, and press <ICON ACT_LStP><lf>to change lock-on target. Jump into the air. The height of your jump<lf>changes depending on how long you hold <ICON ACT_BtnD>. Taunt enemies in various ways on the<lf>ground or in mid-air. The taunt executed<lf>depends on your current Stylish Rank. Roll to the side to evade enemy attacks. Jump again by pushing off of a wall. Keep holding <ICON ACT_LS> in the same direction<lf>to build up speed into a full sprint. In mid-air, use an enemy as a stepping<lf>stone to execute a double jump. Focus your demonic power into<lf>a temporary mid-air platform,<lf>allowing you to double-jump. Spread your wings and glide.<lf>To change direction tilt <ICON ACT_LS><lf>while gliding. Increase the range from which you can<lf>gather orbs. While Devil Trigger is active, the DT<lf>Gauge will deplete at a reduced rate. A special taunt given only to those who<lf>paid a heavy price. Increases Stylish<lf>Rank more than a normal taunt. A special taunt given only to those who<lf>braved the Bloody Palace and came away<lf>victorious. Sweep back your hair in a<lf>fashion resembling Vergil's look. Unleash the demon within and transform<lf>into a fearsome devil form.<lf>Depletes the DT Gauge. Raises attack,<lf>defense and speed while activated,<lf>and restores vitality over time. Forcibly expands weapon slots, putting all<lf>available weapons at your disposal. This<lf>state is unstable, however, and may make<lf>it harder to utilize each weapon's forte.<lf>Not recommended for the faint of heart. Perform a rapid three-stage combo. A riff on Rebellion Combo A.<lf>Damage enemies behind<lf>while attacking those in front. A devastating overhead attack<lf>with enough power to shatter even<lf>the sturdiest of demonic skull bones. Lunge forward and send the enemy<lf>into the air. Hold <ICON ACT_BtnU> to join the enemy<lf>in the air for quick follow-up slices. A high-speed lunge attack toward the<lf>enemy that skewers them through the middle.<lf>While Devil Trigger is active, the attack<lf>is more powerful, but expends the DT Gauge. A powered-up version of the<lf>classic piercing attack.<lf>Has longer range than the original. Rush in to stab the enemy<lf>with blinding speed.<lf>Repeatedly tap <ICON ACT_BtnU> for more stabs. Hurl your sword towards the enemy and<lf>let it hack at them for a spell.<lf>Call back the blade with <ICON ACT_BtnR> or <ICON ACT_BtnU>. Perform a rapid three-stage combo. A remix of Sparda Combo A.<lf>Damage enemies behind<lf>while attacking those in front. A devastating overhead attack<lf>with enough power to shatter even<lf>the sturdiest of demonic skulls. The blade warps into an infernal scythe<lf>to launch enemies skyward.<lf>Hold <ICON ACT_BtnU> to follow the launched enemy<lf>and administer the coup de grâce. The blade shifts into a spear shape<lf>to run enemies through in the blink<lf>of an eye. While Devil Trigger is active,<lf>the attack is more powerful, but expends<lf>the DT Gauge. A powered-up version of the Stinger<lf>that strikes enemies at a longer range. Morph your blade into a spear, close the<lf>distance to the enemy and slash them to<lf>pieces. Repeatedly tap <ICON ACT_BtnU> for more slashes. Perform a rapid three-stage combo. A different take on DSD Combo A.<lf>Damage enemies behind<lf>while attacking those in front. Perform a two-stage attack then launch<lf>the enemy upwards for follow-up strikes.<lf>Hold <ICON ACT_BtnU> on the fourth stage to keep<lf>the party rocking. A devastating overhead attack<lf>with enough power to shatter even<lf>the sturdiest of demonic skulls. Trap the enemy in a mid-air blitz of<lf>sword strikes. Propel enemies upward with a mighty<lf>sword slash.<lf>Hold <ICON ACT_BtnU> to leap up with<lf>them for follow-up attacks. Race toward the enemy and skewer them on<lf>your sword-point before they can react.<lf>While Devil Trigger is active, the attack<lf>is more powerful, but expends the DT Gauge. A powered-up version of the Stinger<lf>that strikes enemies at a longer range. Rush into the enemy's face and give them<lf>the pincushion treatment.<lf>Repeatedly tap <ICON ACT_BtnU> for more stabs. This blistering sword swing creates a<lf>shockwave that damages distant enemies.<lf>Hold <ICON ACT_BtnU> to make it hit harder. A follow-up strike to Drive that lets<lf>fly two more shockwaves in rapid<lf>succession. Conjures four swords that automatically<lf>attack, evade, and block on your behalf.<lf>Swords disappear after a set time.<lf>Consumes 2 units of the DT Gauge. An upgrade to Swords Formation.<lf>Extends time swords can be summoned for,<lf>and shortens cooldown until they can be<lf>summoned once more. The ultimate evolution of Swords Formation.<lf>The swords can be summoned for a much<lf>longer time, and have a much shorter<lf>cooldown until they can be summoned<lf>once more. Your conjured swords follow up your<lf>melee weapon strikes with automatic<lf>attacks. Your conjured swords detect nearby<lf>threats and slash automatically to<lf>keep them at bay. Increases the number of times you<lf>can repeatedly jump, dash, and use<lf>Sky Star and Air Trick. Blocking attacks causes your conjured<lf>swords to stand guard around you, charging<lf>the Royal Gauge. The swords will block<lf>incoming attacks, lessening the damage. Jumping discharges a blast wave that<lf>damages nearby enemies. Activated by specific actions during<lf>Blow Mode or Kick Mode.<lf>Emits a burst of Balrog's superheated<lf>energy, temporarily boosting your<lf>attack capabilities. Upgraded version of the Ignition attack<lf>buff technique.<lf>Effects remain active for longer. Ultimate evolution of the Ignition attack<lf>buff technique.<lf>Dramatically lengthens effect duration. Switches between the rapid punches<lf>of Blow Mode and the punishing kicks<lf>of Kick Mode.<lf>The moves at your disposal differ<lf>depending on the mode. In Blow Mode, land repeated punches<lf>to raise the counter.<lf>Reaching a certain number triggers<lf>Ignition. Taking damage, jumping,<lf>or evading will reset the counter to zero. Perform an agile punch combo. Quickly dash inside the enemy's<lf>defenses and leave them reeling<lf>with a massive strike. Cut loose with a kick as you switch<lf>from Blow Mode to Kick Mode. Ride your own momentum after an<lf>attack to keep yourself clear of<lf>enemy counters.<lf>Tilt <ICON ACT_LS> left or right to dodge in<lf>that direction. Perform a rapid three-hit aerial combo. Whip yourself into a spin to deliver<lf>a whirlwind of three hard kicks. A stylish Balrog Combo A spin-off.<lf>Your high-speed spin kicks will pull in<lf>nearby enemies for more punishment. Slam downward with a powerful kick<lf>from mid-air. A high-flying flip kick that launches <lf>enemies upward.<lf>Great for intercepting airborne foes. Let rip with a punch attack as you<lf>switch from Kick Mode to Blow Mode. Dazzle the dance floor and trigger<lf>Ignition. You take additional damage<lf>while Heat Up is active. After charging forward with Heavy Jolt,<lf>send out your left fist to pound enemies<lf>into the air. Execute a counter in the direction you<lf>dodged with Welter Move.<lf>Slip through enemy attacks and lay on<lf>the pain. Let yourself off the leash and hit<lf>enemies with this ferocious combo. Another breed of Cerberus Combo A.<lf>Sweeps the area around you while<lf>hounding enemies out front. Whirl in mid-air, slicing any nearby<lf>enemies with split-second speed. Spin violently in mid-air before crashing<lf>into the enemy, dealing major impact<lf>damage. While Devil Trigger is active,<lf>the attack is more powerful, but expends<lf>the DT Gauge. An improved version of the Revolver combo.<lf>Longer distance, and a more violent spin. Slam a chain into the ground,<lf>thrusting a massive glacial blade<lf>upward into enemies. Conjure a skin of rock-hard ice,<lf>protecting you from enemy attacks. Wreathes your weapon in lightning<lf>for a broad, arcing attack that sends<lf>nearby enemies flying. Wreathes your weapon in lightning<lf>for a multi-swing combo that slams<lf>all enemies within a wide radius. Launches four lightning orbs that<lf>slowly chase down their targets. Wreathes your weapon in lightning<lf>for a mid-air sweep attack that sends<lf>nearby enemies flying. Land this attack to drag the enemy into<lf>the spinning wheel, dealing combo damage. While Gear Wheel is active, press<lf>another for this follow-up attack. While Gear Wheel is active, wait for the<lf>weapon to glow before pressing another<lf> for a quicker follow-up attack. While Gear Wheel is active, press<lf>another just as the attack finishes<lf>to trigger a much quicker and more<lf>powerful follow-up attack. Ride your momentum into a three-stage<lf>combo attack. Gear Wheel is active during<lf>the first and second stages. Chains into<lf>Cavaliere Combo B in Swordmaster style.<lf>While Devil Trigger is active, the attack<lf>is more powerful, but expends the DT Gauge. Cross over your twin Cavaliere for a<lf>devastating slam attack.<lf>Activates Gear Wheel. Send enemies flying with blows from<lf>your twin Cavaliere. A two-stage combo attack whirling your<lf>twin Cavaliere in mid-air. Activates<lf>Gear Wheel. If using Swordmaster style,<lf>you can chain into Air Cavaliere Combo B<lf>during the combo. This high-velocity attack ramps you<lf>skyward after the enemy you hit.<lf>Activates Gear Wheel. Drag airborne enemies into the spinning<lf>wheels and dive into a backbreaking<lf>ground impact. Activates Gear Wheel. Fire standard shots that do little<lf>damage but can be rapid-fired. Infuse a shot with demonic power<lf>to deal greater damage. Charges<lf>automatically in Gunslinger style. An upgrade to Charge Shot.<lf>Longer duration. The ultimate evolution of Charge Shot.<lf>Even longer duration. Fire a shotgun blast that peppers enemies<lf>in a wide area, or can devastate a single<lf>enemy at close range. Channel your demonic power into a solid<lf>slug shot. An upgrade to Charge Shell.<lf>Faster infusion of power into the shot. The ultimate evolution of the Charge Shell.<lf>Fastest infusion of power into the shot. Launch a missile with an explosive<lf>payload. Launch a powered-up missile<lf>packed with high explosive. Launch twin missiles with explosive<lf>payloads. Connect the twin Kalina Anns to fire<lf>a supercharged energy beam that pierces<lf>through enemies. Spit a high-velocity stream of Red Orbs<lf>at the enemy. Expends the Red Orbs<lf>you've collected. Carpet the area around you with countless<lf>Red Orbs that will damage enemies on<lf>contact.<lf>Expends the Red Orbs you've collected. Toss the hat, making any enemy it hits<lf>drop Red Orbs when struck with a weapon<lf>other than Dr. Faust. Taking any hits from<lf>enemies targeted by Set Hat will make you<lf>yourself lose Red Orbs. Inflict damage on all enemies hit by<lf>Set Hat while absorbing Red Orbs. Increases the Orbs earned and Orbs<lf>expended while Dr. Faust is equipped.<lf>Uses more Orbs for more attack power. Further increases the Orbs earned and Orbs<lf>expended while Dr. Faust is equipped. Maximizes the Orbs earned and Orbs<lf>expended while Dr. Faust is equipped.<lf>A high-risk, high-reward gambit with<lf>Red Orbs on the line. Use with caution. Extend the effect duration of Set Hat<lf>and Mad Hatter (damaging enemies<lf>causes them to release Red Orbs).<lf>Also increases the number of enemies<lf>that can be affected. Extend the effect duration of Hat Trick<lf>(all enemies release more Red Orbs<lf>for a set time). Learn Level 2 Trickster skills.<lf><lf> • <lf> • Learn Level 3 Trickster skills.<lf><lf> • <lf> • Learn the Level 4 Trickster skill.<lf><lf>• Dash in any direction (tilt <ICON ACT_LS>)<lf>and evade enemy attacks. Focus your demonic power into<lf>a temporary mid-air platform,<lf>then move horizontally in any<lf>direction (tilt <ICON ACT_LS>). Dash toward an enemy and kick<lf>off them to launch yourself upward. Dash towards an enemy with Sky Star and<lf>use their body to come back down.<lf>Make the enemy your personal<lf>staircase back down to the ground. Right yourself quickly after being<lf>sent flying by an attack. Dash above an enemy's head and appear<lf>in mid-air. Dash downward toward an enemy and appear<lf>on the ground. Learn Level 2 Swordmaster skills. Learn Level 3 Swordmaster skills. Learn Level 4 Swordmaster skills. Whip Rebellion around in a high-rev<lf>spin, launching the enemy upward. Follow up a Prop by thrusting your<lf>spinning blade forward to slice the enemy.<lf>Hold <ICON ACT_BtnR> to extend duration. Trap the enemy in a mid-air blitz of<lf>sword strikes. Cut up the dance floor in a wild tango<lf>that'll leave the enemy in pieces. With the blade warped into an infernal<lf>scythe, throttle it up into a high-rev spin<lf>that'll launch the enemy upward. Follow up a Prop by thrusting your<lf>scythe-shaped blade forward to<lf>slice the enemy.<lf>Hold <ICON ACT_BtnR> to extend duration. Trap the enemy in a mid-air blitz of<lf>sword strikes. With the blade warped into an infernal<lf>scythe, throw it at the enemy and do<lf>some remodeling.<lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnR> or <ICON ACT_BtnU> to recall it. Cut up the dance floor in a wild tango<lf>that'll leave the enemy in pieces. A multi-hit attack using conjured swords. Launch conjured swords at high<lf>speeds to pierce the enemy. Use conjured swords to send the<lf>enemy soaring skyward. Launch multiple conjured swords<lf>to cut through enemies. Countless conjured swords join you<lf>step-for-step in what is sure to be<lf>the enemy's final waltz. Spin up a high-velocity punch attack<lf>that slams into the enemy with<lf>powerful cyclone winds. Deliver a brutal falling punch to<lf>a grounded enemy, coupled with an<lf>earthshaking shockwave that'll leave<lf>nearby enemies reeling. Penetrate the enemy's defenses with<lf>a defiant uppercut that'll launch them<lf>skyward. Focus your power into your fist,<lf>then release an uppercut so strong<lf>it'll launch you like a missile. Focus your power into your fist, then<lf>let loose a spinning, leaping uppercut<lf>with the force of a rock drill. Stop the enemy with a brutal body<lf>blow then let rip with a punch<lf>and knee strike combo. Spin around lightning-fast to deliver<lf>attacks over a wide area. Extend your<lf>spin by tapping <ICON ACT_BtnR> repeatedly, and move<lf>around during the spin with <ICON ACT_LS>. Go from a spin into a speedy one-two kick<lf>combo that launches enemies into the air. Gain ground on the enemy and<lf>smash them with a barrage of kicks. Make the battlefield your playground,<lf>back flipping to get around enemies. A long-reaching three-hit combo.<lf>Strike the enemy with the tip of your<lf>weapon to deal maximum damage. A vicious breed of Cerberus Combo C.<lf>Punish enemies in front of you with a<lf>long-reaching combo. Strike them with the<lf>tip of your weapon to deal maximum damage. Slam your weapon into the ground and<lf>whirl around it in a dance of destruction. Use your weapon as a support to launch<lf>a razor-sharp kick flying forward. Set your weapon ablaze and sweep<lf>it through enemies, burning a wide<lf>area in front of you. While Devil Trigger<lf>is active, the attack is more powerful,<lf>but expends the DT Gauge. Shift gears on the Hot Stuff technique,<lf>speeding it up. Your weapon crackles with lightning<lf>as it stretches to full length, slamming<lf>into a distant enemy. Your weapon crackles with lightning<lf>as it stretches to full length, turning<lf>mid-air spins into violent attacks. Slam your weapon into the ground<lf>and call down a lightning strike.<lf>While Devil Trigger is active, the<lf>attack is more powerful, but expends<lf>the DT Gauge. Cranks up the voltage of the standard<lf>Percussion to hit enemies in a wider area. Your weapon crackles with lightning<lf>as it stretches to full length, sniping<lf>a distant enemy from mid-air. Race your transformed motorcycle through<lf>the tight turns of a rapid combo.<lf>Gear Wheel is active during the first and<lf>second stages. You can chain into<lf>Cavaliere Combo A during the combo. Straddle your motorcycle and twist the<lf>throttle, running down enemies with the<lf>spikes extending from the front.<lf>While Devil Trigger is active, the attack<lf>is more powerful, but expends the DT<lf>gauge. Send enemies skyward with the rapid<lf>revolutions of your motorcycle wheels,<lf>then ramp upward to follow them. Improves the Wheelie Jump attack,<lf>increasing the height you and<lf>your enemy jump to. Ride your momentum forward and cross<lf>over your twin Cavaliere for a devastating<lf>slam attack. Activates Gear Wheel.<lf>Can chain into Cavaliere Combo A or<lf>Cavaliere Combo B's second step. An upgrade to the Slipstream pincer attack.<lf>Lengthens your movement distance before<lf>the strike. Spin your bike in mid-air and slam into<lf>enemies in an incredible stunt.<lf>Gear Wheel is active during the first and<lf>second stages. You can chain into<lf>Air Cavaliere Combo A during the combo. Fly forward in a daredevil mid-air charge.<lf>Using Full Throttle off an edge into the<lf>air activates this skill automatically. Learn Level 2 Gunslinger skills. Learn Level 3 Gunslinger skills. Learn Level 4 Gunslinger skills. Fire a high-powered shot that's likely<lf>to stagger enemies. Auto-charges your demonic power,<lf>adding explosive power to your bullets. A powered-up version of Auto Charge (E).<lf>Takes less time to reach full charge. The ultimate evolution of Auto Charge (E).<lf>Takes minimal time to reach full charge. Fires a three-round burst of low-damage<lf>shots that place firing speed above<lf>stopping power. Auto-charges your demonic power,<lf>adding piercing capabilities to your shots. A powered-up version of Auto Charge (I).<lf>Takes less time to reach full charge. The ultimate evolution of Auto Charge (I).<lf>Takes minimal time to reach full charge. Shoot two enemies at once in different<lf>directions.<lf>Tilt <ICON ACT_LS> while firing to change direction. Tear up enemies in front of you with<lf>rapid gunfire. Revolve in mid-air and shower the ground<lf>below in a storm of bullets.<lf>Hold <ICON ACT_BtnR> to shoot straight down. Twirl your shotgun like nunchaku,<lf>shooting as you go. Trigger the spinning shotgun technique<lf>Fireworks in mid-air. While locked on to an enemy, quickly<lf>fire a shot at the enemy behind you. Charge forward at top speed, ram your<lf>gun barrel into the enemy, and fire at<lf>point-blank range. An offshoot of the Gun Stinger<lf>attack. Dash forward unloading<lf>your weapon. Combos seamlessly<lf>with other Cut-in moves. Press <ICON ACT_BtnD> while<lf>sliding for a jumping dodge attack. An offshoot of the Gun Stinger<lf>attack. Dash backward unloading<lf>your weapon. Combos seamlessly<lf>with other Cut-in moves. An offshoot of the Gun Stinger<lf>attack. Dash sideways unloading<lf>your weapon. Combos seamlessly<lf>with other Cut-in moves. Automatically lock on to multiple enemies<lf>and launch a storm of homing missiles. Lock on to a single enemy and launch<lf>a storm of homing missiles. Launch a barrage of micro-missiles<lf>in a wide arc in front of you.<lf>Tap <ICON ACT_BtnR> repeatedly to increase<lf>the number of missiles launched. Fire a cannon blast straight downward. Automatically lock on to multiple foes<lf>and launch a bigger barrage of homing<lf>missiles from your twin Kalina Ann. Connect the twin Kalina Anns to fire<lf>a supercharged energy beam that pierces<lf>through enemies. Launch a barrage of micro-missiles<lf>in wide arcs in front of and behind you.<lf>Tap <ICON ACT_BtnR> repeatedly to increase<lf>the number of missiles launched. Fire the twin Kalina Anns straight up<lf>and down to attack enemies above<lf>and below at once. Send your Orb-bladed hat spinning around<lf>you, striking multiple enemies as it<lf>flies. Enemies hit by this attack will<lf>discharge Red Orbs on subsequent strikes<lf>from weapons other than Dr. Faust. Summon a swarm of colossal Red Orbs<lf>to slam down on the enemy from above.<lf>Gains power the longer you hold <ICON ACT_BtnR>.<lf>Expends your Red Orbs. The hat floats around Dante, unleashing<lf>its Red Shot attack like a turret.<lf>Expends Red Orbs.<lf>Execute the same command after<lf>activation to call the hat back. Learn the Level 2 Royalguard skill.<lf><lf> • Learn Level 3 Royalguard skills.<lf><lf> • <lf> • Increases Royal Gauge (+3) Learn Level 4 Royalguard skills.<lf><lf> • <lf> • Increases Royal Gauge (+3) Blocks enemy attacks and neutralizes<lf>damage while also filling the Royal Gauge.<lf>This technique expends the DT Gauge<lf>each time it is activated. While blocking,<lf>you can move around with <ICON ACT_LS>. Activates a mid-air version of Block,<lf>neutralizing damage and filling the<lf>Royal Gauge.<lf>This technique expends the DT Gauge<lf>each time it is activated. Block an enemy attack as close as<lf>possible to defend without expending<lf>the DT Gauge. Fills the Royal Gauge<lf>more than a standard Block. Release the energy built up in your Royal<lf>Gauge, dealing massive damage to enemies. Release the energy built up in your Royal<lf>Gauge in mid-air, dealing massive damage<lf>to enemies. Draw in an enemy attack before releasing<lf>the energy built up in your Royal Gauge<lf>to deliver a tremendous blast of damage. Use one stock of Royal Gauge to nullify<lf>enemy attacks and perform a counterattack.<lf>Hold <ICON ACT_BtnR> to maintain readiness. Expend the DT Gauge and charge<lf>the SDT Gauge. Perform a crushing three-stage combo<lf>attack that unleashes the full power<lf>of the devil sword Dante. Energy blasts from your palms slam<lf>into the enemy with terrific force. Spread your wings and hover in the air.<lf>Tilt <ICON ACT_LS> to move while hovering, or<lf>press <ICON ACT_BtnD> to fold your wings and<lf>fall to earth. Move at hyper speed, reaching the enemy<lf>in the blink of an eye. Charge into the enemy surrounded by the<lf>whirlwind of Swords Formation. Tears<lf>through any enemy, leaving tattered shreds<lf>in your wake. Hold <ICON ACT_BtnU> to keep the attack<lf>going. Slam a thunderous punch into the ground,<lf>making the fires of hell erupt around you<lf>and launch any nearby enemies into<lf>the air. Grab an enemy and trigger a blast from<lf>within, shattering the enemy with raw<lf>explosive power. Focus energy into your outstretched wings<lf>and raze the earth with a laser barrage.<lf>Hold <ICON ACT_RT> to keep the attack going. Unleash all of your power at once, bathing<lf>nearby enemies in lethal damage.<lf>Expends all of your SDT Gauge. When transformed into Sin Devil Trigger<lf>with Stylish Rank SSS:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_LB> while the SDT Gauge is glowing<lf>to disengage your transformation. This<lf>allows you to unleash your Sin Devil<lf>Trigger power for a moment and attack. Rebellion<lf> • Rebellion<lf> • Rebellion<lf> • Devil Sword Sparda<lf> • Devil Sword Sparda<lf> • Devil Sword Sparda<lf> • Devil Sword Dante<lf> • <lf> • Devil Sword Dante<lf> • Devil Sword Dante<lf> • Balrog<lf> • <lf> • Balrog<lf> • Balrog<lf> • <lf> • King Cerberus<lf> • <lf> • King Cerberus<lf> • <lf> • King Cerberus<lf> • <lf> • Cavaliere<lf> • Cavaliere<lf> • Cavaliere<lf> • Ebony & Ivory<lf> • Ebony & Ivory<lf> • Ebony & Ivory<lf> • Coyote-A<lf> • Coyote-A<lf> • Coyote-A<lf> • <lf> • <lf> • Kalina Ann<lf> • Kalina Ann<lf> • Kalina Ann<lf> • Double Kalina Ann<lf> • Double Kalina Ann<lf> • Double Kalina Ann<lf> • Dr. Faust<lf> • Dr. Faust<lf> • Dr. Faust<lf> •

Skill 2
Tilt <ICON ACT_LS> Move <ICON ACT_RS> Press and hold <ICON ACT_RB> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnD> During a jump, press <ICON ACT_BtnD> near a wall In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_BtnD> near an enemy During a jump, press <ICON ACT_BtnD> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> horizontally +<ICON ACT_BtnD> While on the ground, just before an attack<lf>hits, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> horizontally +<ICON ACT_BtnD> After executing a Table Hopper, press<lf><ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS>+<ICON ACT_BtnD> After executing a Table Hopper 2, press<lf><ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS>+<ICON ACT_BtnD> Press <ICON ACT_CenL> Press <ICON ACT_CenL> while running Hold <ICON ACT_LS> in any direction Automatic Press and hold <ICON ACT_LStP>+<ICON ACT_CenL> Press <ICON ACT_LStP>+<ICON ACT_CenL> quickly Press <ICON ACT_LStP>+<ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_CenL> quickly<lf>(Only one use per mission) While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnU>, then <ICON ACT_BtnU><lf>and tap <ICON ACT_BtnU> repeatedly While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU>, then <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU>,<lf>then <ICON ACT_BtnU> In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU> In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU>, then <ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnU> When the Ex-Gauge is powered:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> When the Ex-Gauge is powered:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnU> When the Ex-Gauge is powered:<lf>In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnU> In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back to<lf>forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> When the Ex-Gauge is powered:<lf>In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back to<lf>forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back to<lf>forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> When the Ex-Gauge is powered:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> back to<lf>forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, hold and release <ICON ACT_BtnU><lf>In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> While on the ground, hold and release <ICON ACT_BtnU> In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> When the Ex-Gauge is powered:<lf>In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU> Press <ICON ACT_BtnL> Press and hold <ICON ACT_BtnL>, then release when your<lf>left arm glows Press <ICON ACT_BtnL> with stock in the Bullet Gauge Press and hold <ICON ACT_BtnL>, then release after<lf>your left arm begins to glow Press and hold <ICON ACT_BtnL>, then release after<lf>the glow in your left arm grows stronger Press and hold <ICON ACT_BtnL>, then release after<lf>the glow of your left arm has reached its peak Press and hold <ICON ACT_BtnL>, then release when your<lf>left arm glows Press and hold <ICON ACT_BtnL>, then release when your<lf>left arm glows Press and hold <ICON ACT_LT> several times until<lf>the EX-Gauge is filled Normal attack upgrade for Exceed Normal attack upgrade for Exceed Press <ICON ACT_LT> after an attack Press <ICON ACT_LT> immediately after an attack Press <ICON ACT_LT> before or after an attack Press <ICON ACT_Dir> when DT Gauge is at level 3<lf>or higher Automatic Press <ICON ACT_RT> near an enemy When Devil Trigger is active:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_RT> near an enemy Press <ICON ACT_RT> immediately after attacking When Devil Trigger is active:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_RT> immediately after attacking Press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_BtnR> Normal attack upgrade for Wire Snatch Normal attack upgrade for Wire Snatch When Devil Trigger is active:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_RT> Lock on to a Grim Grip with <ICON ACT_RB>, then<lf>press <ICON ACT_RT> After executing a Buster, continue to<lf>hold <ICON ACT_RT> When Devil Trigger is active:<lf>After executing a Buster, continue to<lf>hold <ICON ACT_RT> with another enemy nearby After jumping, hold <ICON ACT_BtnD> in mid-air When Devil Trigger is active:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnL> When Devil Trigger is active:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnU> When Devil Trigger is active:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<lf><ICON ACT_LS> back +<ICON ACT_BtnU>+<ICON ACT_BtnR> When Devil Trigger is active:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_LS> forward +<ICON ACT_BtnU>+<ICON ACT_BtnR> Press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_RT> With a Devil Breaker equipped:<lf>Press and hold <ICON ACT_BtnR> then release when your<lf>right arm sparks with more power With a Devil Breaker equipped:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_LB> Press <ICON ACT_BtnR> while getting attacked,<lf>or get attacked while holding <ICON ACT_BtnR><lf>with a Devil Breaker equipped Press <ICON ACT_BtnR> without a Devil Breaker equipped Automatic Automatic Automatic With Buster Arm equipped:<lf>After executing a Dual Buster,<lf>continue to hold <ICON ACT_RT> Press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_BtnR> Lock on to a Grim Grip with <ICON ACT_RB>, then<lf>press <ICON ACT_BtnR> With Rawhide equipped:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_BtnR> With Overture equipped:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnR> With Overture equipped:<lf>Press and hold <ICON ACT_BtnR>, then release after<lf>your right arm sparks with more power With Gerbera equipped:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnR> or <ICON ACT_LS>+<ICON ACT_BtnR> With Gerbera equipped:<lf>Press and hold <ICON ACT_BtnR>, then release after<lf>your right arm sparks with more power With Punch Line equipped: Hold <ICON ACT_BtnR><lf>during aerial recovery to ride it. Perform<lf>various maneuvers with <ICON ACT_BtnL><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnR><ICON ACT_BtnD>. With Punch Line equipped:<lf>Press and hold <ICON ACT_BtnR>, then release after<lf>your right arm sparks with more power With Tomboy equipped:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnR><lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnR> again to deactivate it With Tomboy equipped:<lf>Press and hold <ICON ACT_BtnR>, then release after<lf>your right arm sparks with more power When Tomboy is active:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnL> to prep the shot<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnL> to fire When Tomboy is active:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnL> in mid-air to prep the shot,<lf>Then press <ICON ACT_BtnL> again in mid-air to fire When Tomboy is active: Press <ICON ACT_BtnL> to prep<lf>the shot, press and hold <ICON ACT_BtnL>, then release<lf>after your arm crackles with max power When Tomboy is active:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU> When Tomboy is active:<lf>In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_BtnU><ICON ACT_BtnU> When Tomboy is active:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_BtnU> When Tomboy is active:<lf>In mid-air, press <ICON ACT_RB>+<ICON ACT_BtnU> With Helter Skelter equipped:<lf>Tap <ICON ACT_BtnR> repeatedly With Helter Skelter equipped:<lf>Press and hold <ICON ACT_BtnR>, then release after<lf>your right arm sparks with more power With Ragtime equipped:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnR> With Ragtime equipped:<lf>Press and hold <ICON ACT_BtnR>, then release after<lf>your right arm sparks with more power With Rawhide equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnR><ICON ACT_BtnR><ICON ACT_BtnR> With Rawhide equipped:<lf>Press and hold <ICON ACT_BtnR>, then release after<lf>your right arm sparks with more power With Buster Arm equipped:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnR> With Buster Arm equipped:<lf>Press and hold <ICON ACT_BtnR>, then release after<lf>your right arm sparks with more power Automatic Automatic With Gerbera GP01 equipped:<lf>While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnR>,<lf>or in mid-air, press <ICON ACT_LS>+<ICON ACT_BtnR> With Gerbera GP01 equipped:<lf>Press and hold <ICON ACT_BtnR>, then release after<lf>your right arm sparks with more power With Pasta Breaker equipped:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnR> With Pasta Breaker equipped:<lf>Press and hold <ICON ACT_BtnR>, then release after<lf>your right arm sparks with more power With Sweet Surrender equipped:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnR> With Sweet Surrender equipped:<lf>Press and hold <ICON ACT_BtnR>, then release after<lf>your right arm sparks with more power With Mega Buster equipped:<lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnR> With Mega Buster equipped:<lf>Press and hold <ICON ACT_BtnR>, then release after<lf>your right arm sparks with more power Tilt <ICON ACT_LS> in any direction to move<lf>the character in that direction.<lf>Tilt further to move faster. Move the camera around to view your<lf>surroundings. Press <ICON ACT_RStP> to return the<lf>camera to the default position behind you. Lock on to enemies and certain objects.<lf>Hold <ICON ACT_RB> to strafe, and press <ICON ACT_LStP><lf>to change lock-on target. Jump into the air. The height of your jump<lf>changes depending on how long you hold <ICON ACT_BtnD>. Jump again by pushing off of a wall. In mid-air, use an enemy as a stepping<lf>stone to execute a double jump. Concentrate demonic power into the area<lf>under your feet to perform a double jump<lf>that can reach higher locations. Evade an enemy attack by rolling to the<lf>side. Press <ICON ACT_BtnL> while evading to shoot. Evade an enemy attack with a slight<lf>movement of the body, allowing for<lf>easier counter-attacks. Evade in any direction after a<lf>Table Hopper. An even more effective evasive maneuver<lf>that expands upon what you have learned<lf>before. Taunt enemies in various ways on the<lf>ground or in mid-air. The taunt executed<lf>depends on your current Stylish Rank. Perform a savage dropkick from a running<lf>position. Keep holding <ICON ACT_LS> in the same direction<lf>to build up speed into a full sprint. Increase the range from which you can<lf>gather orbs. A special taunt given only to those who<lf>paid a heavy price. Increases Stylish<lf>Rank more than a normal taunt. A special taunt given only to those who<lf>braved the Bloody Palace and came away<lf>victorious. Pulls a hood over your face. A special taunt given only to those who<lf>beat the game during the ending credits.<lf>Recover vitality while chewing gum. A quick and dirty 4-hit sword combo. A series of heavy blows deal massive<lf>damage to anything unlucky enough to get<lf>in the way. A flashy sword combo versatile enough to<lf>lay out unsuspecting foes over a wider<lf>area. A brutal series of strikes culminating<lf>in a powerful final blow. A series of mid-air sword slashes. Spin the Red Queen's blade in mid-air,<lf>cutting up enemies. This attack will<lf>allow you to gain a little altitude. Cleave into an enemy, launching them skyward.<lf>Continue holding <ICON ACT_BtnU> to follow the enemy<lf>into the air. High Roller powered-up by the Red Queen's<lf>Exceed system. Revolutions increase<lf>depending on the Ex-Gauge level. A magnificent rushing attack that sweeps<lf>up surrounding enemies. An improved Streak attack with greatly<lf>extended range. Streak powered-up by the Red Queen's<lf>Exceed system. Revolutions increase<lf>depending on the Ex-Gauge level. A violent descending slash that slams<lf>through an enemy and splits them right<lf>down the middle. The propellant ignited on the blade of<lf>the Red Queen by the Exceed system powers<lf>the weapon downwards, eviscerating the enemy.<lf>The attack area increases depending on the<lf>Ex-Gauge level. Streak towards your foe in mid-air and<lf>strike with a heavy blow. A version of Calibur powered by the Red<lf>Queen's Exceed system, increasing its<lf>distance depending on the Ex-Gauge level. After avoiding an attack by backstepping,<lf>rush forward and counter with a fast,<lf>powerful blow. The Exceed system powers up the Shuffle<lf>skill, increasing the number of hits<lf>depending on the Ex-Gauge level. A swift strike that exploits an enemy's<lf>weak point. Brushes off enemy attacks<lf>when activated. A swift strike that exploits an enemy's<lf>weak point. Brushes off enemy attacks<lf>when activated. A swift mid-air strike that exploits<lf>an enemy's weak point. Brushes<lf>off enemy attacks when activated. Payline powered-up by the Red Queen's<lf>Exceed system. Attack range changes<lf>depending on the Ex-Gauge level. Fire two bullets at once. Load up special bullets with more power<lf>than regular bullets. Hold <ICON ACT_BtnL> to fill up<lf>the Bullet Gauge, letting you fire three<lf>shots once the gauge is full. Fire special bullets more powerful than<lf>your regular ammo. Multiple hits will<lf>stun the enemy. Channel the power from your body into<lf>the Blue Rose to fire powerful shots that<lf>send foes flying. Hold <ICON ACT_BtnL> while attacking<lf>to build up the charge. A powered-up version of Charge Shot,<lf>packing more pain into each bullet. The strongest version of Charge Shot.<lf>These demonic bullets run wild inside an<lf>enemy's body, detonating after a certain<lf>amount of time. Pack even more power into your Color Up<lf>shots. Hold <ICON ACT_BtnL> to fill up the Bullet Gauge,<lf>letting you fire three shots once the<lf>gauge is full. The final upgrade to Color Up, cramming<lf>explosive power into your special bullets.<lf>Hold <ICON ACT_BtnL> to fill up the Bullet Gauge,<lf>letting you fire three shots once the<lf>gauge is full. Unleash powerful attacks by igniting<lf>propellant in the blade. Consume one stock<lf>of Ex-Gauge to use level 1 Exceed moves. An upgrade to the Exceed system. Consume<lf>two stocks of the Ex-Gauge to use level 2<lf>Exceed moves. The final upgrade to the Exceed system.<lf>Consume three stocks of the Ex-Gauge to<lf>use level 3 Exceed moves. Activate Exceed after an attack to fill<lf>one stock of your Exceed gauge.<lf><lf>If your timing is off, you only gain a<lf>small amount of charge. Right after an attack, activate Exceed<lf>with perfect timing to max out your<lf>Exceed gauge. Activate Exceed with poor timing after<lf>an attack and fill a small portion of<lf>the Exceed gauge. Unleash the demon within and transform<lf>into a fearsome devil form.<lf>Depletes the DT Gauge. Raises attack,<lf>defense, and speed while activated,<lf>and restores vitality over time. While Devil Trigger is active, the DT<lf>Gauge will deplete at a reduced rate. After grabbing an enemy with the Devil<lf>Bringer, bust them up with this damaging<lf>throw. Throws vary according to the enemy. After grabbing an enemy with your<lf>demonic arm, perform a throw made even<lf>more devastating through the power of<lf>Devil Trigger. Follow up with a ferocious attack from<lf>your demonic arm. The type of attack<lf>changes depending on the position and<lf>condition of the enemy. Unleash a brutal combo from your twin<lf>demonic arms. The type of attack changes<lf>depending on the position and condition of<lf>the enemy. Extend a wire from the right arm to reel<lf>in foes from a distance. Large or heavy<lf>enemies cannot be pulled in. An upgrade to Wire Snatch with a<lf>longer reach. The final Wire Snatch upgrade, extending<lf>the wire reach even farther. Unfurl twin demonic arms to grasp two<lf>enemies at once in devil form. Large or<lf>heavy enemies cannot be pulled in. Grab a Grim Grip to move long distances<lf>in a heartbeat. Using Snatch against<lf>enemies that cannot be pulled will<lf>execute a Hell Bound instead. Position a captured enemy in front of you<lf>as a demon shield to ward off attacks.<lf>Enemies who cannot be snatched up cannot<lf>be used as shields. Position two captured enemies in front of<lf>you for a larger shield to ward off more<lf>attacks. Enemies who cannot be snatched<lf>up cannot be used as shields. Twist your body into the air and unfurl<lf>your demonic arms for a second jump.<lf>Hold <ICON ACT_BtnD> to extend your air time. Use demonic power to summon blades<lf>and send them flying at your foe. More<lf>blades appear during Charge Shot for<lf>additional attacks. Follow up sword slashes with attacks from<lf>your demonic arms. Demonic arms and the Red Queen combine<lf>to blow through enemies like a powerful<lf>wind. Holding then releasing <ICON ACT_BtnU>+<ICON ACT_BtnR> will<lf>increase its attack strength. An incredibly powerful series of strikes<lf>with the Red Queen and your demonic arms. Send forth the Devil Bringer and grasp a<lf>distant enemy within its clutches. Large<lf>or heavy enemies cannot be pulled in. Unleash the power of your equipped<lf>Devil Breaker to perform a devastating<lf>attack. The sheer power of this technique<lf>will destroy any arm you currently have<lf>equipped, as will taking any damage while<lf>holding down <ICON ACT_BtnR>. Rip off your current Devil Breaker to<lf>create an explosion from the energy held<lf>within. Use this to quickly escape from<lf>damage. Attacks won't stagger you while using a<lf>Devil Breaker, or while preparing to use<lf>Break Age. You still take some damage,<lf>and your current arm will be destroyed. Up the size of your magazine, increasing<lf>the total number of Devil Breakers you can<lf>take on a mission to four. Up the size of your magazine again,<lf>increasing the total number of Devil<lf>Breakers you can take on a mission<lf>to five. Up the size of your magazine again,<lf>increasing the total number of Devil<lf>Breakers you can take on a mission<lf>to six. Position a captured demon in your Devil<lf>Breaker and demonic arm for an even<lf>bigger shield. Enemies who cannot be<lf>snatched up cannot be used as shields. Extend a wire from your right arm to reel<lf>in foes from a distance. Large or heavy<lf>enemies cannot be pulled in. An upgrade to the Wire Hook with a<lf>longer reach. The final Wire Hook upgrade, extending<lf>the wire length even further. Grab a Grim Grip to move long distances<lf>in a heartbeat. Using Wire Hook against<lf>enemies that cannot be pulled will<lf>execute a Wire Bound instead. A punishing grab that damages enemies<lf>with the Devil Breaker blade as it reels<lf>them in. Strong enough to pull in certain<lf>heavier enemies. An upgrade to the Power Snatch with a<lf>longer reach. The final Power Snatch upgrade, extending<lf>the blade length even further. Fire an electric burst from the palm of<lf>the Overture. The direction changes<lf>depending on the state of the enemy. Overload the energy inside Overture to<lf>turn it into a bomb. Shove it into an<lf>enemy and it explodes after a set amount<lf>of time. Multiple units can be placed at<lf>once. Follow up with a bullet or other<lf>attacks to detonate it manually. Release a shockwave from the palm of the<lf>Gerbera. Press <ICON ACT_BtnR> to attack in front of<lf>you. This attack can negate or reflect<lf>enemy projectiles. Press <ICON ACT_LS>＋<ICON ACT_BtnR> to change<lf>the shockwave into thrust to move around. While on the ground, Stamen Ray unleashes<lf>a powerful blast. In mid-air, Petal Ray will<lf>gather shockwaves in your fingertips for a<lf>more penetrating laser. Ricochets off of<lf>walls and floors around you. Launches the Punch Line like a rocket.<lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnR> after launch to call it back,<lf>then hold <ICON ACT_BtnR> when it returns to ride it.<lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnL> <ICON ACT_BtnU> or <ICON ACT_BtnR> while riding it to do<lf>tricks, drop off with <ICON ACT_BtnD>, and blow it up<lf>with <ICON ACT_LB>. You can ride it longer at<lf>higher Stylish Ranks. Unleash the Punch Line's propulsion<lf>potential in a haymaker punch.<lf>Even larger enemies will be knocked<lf>back by a clean hit. Push your weapons past their limits!<lf>The Red Queen and Blue Rose are powered<lf>up while this ability is activated.<lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnR> while activated to turn it off. Power-ups for the Red Queen and Blue Rose<lf>last longer the more you charge up.<lf>Tomboy won't be destroyed from enemy<lf>attacks while this is activated, but the<lf>arm is lost after a set period. Attach Tomboy to the Blue Rose for a<lf>performance boost. Lets you fire powerful,<lf>penetrating shots. Attach Tomboy to the Blue Rose for<lf>a performance boost. Lets you fire<lf>powerful, penetrating shots. Attach Tomboy to the Blue Rose for a<lf>performance boost. Lets you fire a shot<lf>with even more penetrating power. Able<lf>to shoot through multiple foes at once. Attach Tomboy to the Red Queen for a<lf>performance boost. Beast out a ferocious<lf>7-hit sword combo. Each blow changes up<lf>your combo, culminating in a powerful<lf>coup de grâce if you land each one. Attach Tomboy to the Red Queen for a<lf>performance boost. Attack again after<lf>the spinning slash to unleash a single<lf>blow like a wild animal pouncing on prey. Become a whirling demon as the souped-<lf>up Red Queen goes on a rampage, taking<lf>you along for the ride. Shred any foe in<lf>your path, with successful blows opening<lf>foes to follow-up attacks. Become a whirling demon as the souped-<lf>up Red Queen goes on a rampage, taking<lf>you along for the ride. Shred any foe met<lf>in mid-air, and add extra blows with <ICON ACT_BtnU>. Spin your arm to unleash a penetrating<lf>attack that punches through guards and<lf>barriers alike.<lf>Tap <ICON ACT_BtnR> repeatedly to<lf>increase the number of hits. Spin your arm to unleash a penetrating<lf>attack. Break through all barriers and<lf>guards with a single blow, but the arm<lf>will break after a single use. Fire a sphere that slows anything within<lf>its area of influence, including enemies,<lf>their projectiles, and even you. Larger<lf>foes will break the sphere. Overcomes Ragtime's limitations to slow<lf>down everything around you. Enemies,<lf>projectiles, fast-moving thorns, nothing<lf>escapes its influence. Rawhide changes into countless blades<lf>that you can whip around you with <ICON ACT_BtnR>.<lf>Press <ICON ACT_BtnR> with the right timing to<lf>increase the number of attacks and<lf>strike more enemies. Stretches Rawhide to its limits, pulling<lf>in enemies it connects with and slamming<lf>them into the ground.<lf>Larger enemies experience a multi-step<lf>stab attack instead. Reminiscent of the Devil Bringer's Buster<lf>attack. Packed with power, but being<lf>attacked while executing the move will<lf>cause the Buster Arm to shatter. Reminiscent of the Devil Bringer's Buster<lf>attack. Attacks won't cause you to flinch<lf>while this is activated, making Busters<lf>easier to execute. Breaks after one use. Up the size of your magazine once more,<lf>increasing the total number of Devil<lf>Breakers you can take on a mission<lf>to seven. Up the size of your magazine for a<lf>final time, increasing the total number<lf>of Devil Breakers you can take on a<lf>mission to eight. A Devil Breaker that just barely compensates<lf>for Nero's missing right arm. Pretty standard<lf>fare, but easy to use. Named after a flower, this Devil Breaker<lf>can help Nero maneuver by producing<lf>a shockwave from the fingers. It can<lf>also fire a large beam for attacks.<lf>The shockwave can also deflect or<lf>negate some projectile attacks. Nico gave this Devil Breaker a few of her<lf>own special touches. She made sure<lf>Nero could use it to fly, ride on, and<lf>punch enemies with, just as requested.<lf>It will attack enemies automatically<lf>while in flight. A Devil Breaker of uncontrollable power.<lf>You can't lock-on while this is in use,<lf>but Blue Rose and Red Queen will<lf>become more powerful. Named for its ability to send enemies<lf>spiraling into confusion, this Devil Breaker<lf>has a short range, but easily breaks through<lf>enemy guards to make them stumble. Use<lf>consecutive attacks for higher damage. A Devil Breaker that can control<lf>space-time. Using a special force field,<lf>it bends time for any target it touches<lf>to slow it down. Using Break Age will<lf>slow down time for the entire world. This Devil Breaker has a long attack<lf>range. Let loose a special metal whip to<lf>catch faraway enemies. It can even pull<lf>in some of the heavier enemies. Best used<lf>when in combat against multiple foes. This Devil Breaker lets Nero use the<lf>Buster technique he previously performed<lf>with his demonic right arm. Thanks to<lf>Nico's skill, the Buster is just as strong<lf>as the original, but the power causes the<lf>arm to break easily. A Devil Breaker modeled after Mega Man's<lf>main weapon. Its distinctive form is<lf>specially designed for long-range combat.<lf>While equipped, your jump and side roll<lf>will have special variations. A special Devil Breaker made in honor<lf>of the legendary artisan Shoji Kawamori.<lf>Control the shockwave produced by the<lf>fingers to move freely along the ground<lf>or in the sky. A Devil Breaker packed with the joy of<lf>eating pasta. Made for a hapless Nero<lf>out of leftover Punch Line materials.<lf>The fork on the tip rotates briskly,<lf>but is practically useless in combat. A Devil Breaker made to help Kyrie relax<lf>after a long day. Nero's clumsy technique<lf>is likely to hurt more than help, so this is<lf>made out of more supple materials.<lf>Its vibration setting is good for stiff<lf>shoulders or lower back pain. A Devil Breaker shaped like a ripe bunch<lf>of bananas. Created by Nico on a whim,<lf>this arm was made from leftover materials<lf>from Helter Skelter. The bunch unfurls and<lf>spins around, offering little to no help<lf>in actual combat. Release a shockwave from the palm of the<lf>Gerbera GP01. While on the ground, press <ICON ACT_BtnR><lf>to take to the sky, or in mid-air, press <ICON ACT_BtnR><lf>to return to earth. In mid-air, you can<lf>move around with <ICON ACT_LS>+<ICON ACT_BtnR>.<lf>Fly freely through the skies with this<lf>special weapon. While on the ground, Stamen Ray unleashes<lf>a powerful blast. In mid-air, Petal Ray will<lf>gather shockwaves in your fingertips for a<lf>more penetrating laser. Ricochets off of<lf>walls and floors around you. Launch the Pasta Breaker as a rocket-<lf>propelled projectile to attack enemies.<lf>While in flight, the remaining Devil<lf>Breakers in your magazine change order,<lf>moving the next in line to the end of<lf>the magazine. Shove the Pasta Breaker into an enemy's<lf>body, where it will explode after a set<lf>amount of time. The explosion itself is<lf>weak, but you can equip your next Devil<lf>Breaker and move around until detonation. Flip the switch on Sweet Surrender to<lf>make it vibrate. The massage function<lf>gradually refills your vitality. You can<lf>move around while it's on, but taking a<lf>hit will break it. Press <ICON ACT_BtnR> to turn the<lf>arm off again. Jerk Sweet Surrender off your arm for<lf>an explosion of healing energy. Restores<lf>vitality in an instant, but blowing the<lf>entire load at once destroys the arm. Rapid-fire energy bullets from the<lf>Mega Buster. You can even run and<lf>jump while shooting.<lf>A charge builds up in your right arm<lf>over time, and pressing <ICON ACT_BtnR> when it glows<lf>will fire a more powerful Mega Shot. Charge the Mega Buster to release a<lf>massive ball of destructive energy.<lf>This powerful, penetrating blast can<lf>engulf multiple foes, but breaks the<lf>arm in the process.

Weapon 2
The sword left to Dante by his<lf>legendary demon daddy, the<lf>Dark Knight Sparda.<lf><lf>I've been slacking off on my<lf>devil sword studies, so I<lf>can't say much, but it ain't no<lf>normal weapon, that's for sure.<lf><lf>I mean, that Yamato sword you had<lf>ganked from you has the power to<lf>separate man from demon, right?<lf>I bet this sword has some crazy<lf>powers of its own, too. But as<lf>things stand, I can't quite figure<lf>out what they might be. The sword Sparda bears more<lf>than the Dark Knight's name:<lf>it gives off an ominous,<lf>but somehow divine, power.<lf><lf>I hear the thing's brimming with<lf>demonic power, but only a few<lf>tough hombres can actually<lf>wield the dang thing.<lf><lf>I'd love to spend some quality<lf>time experimenting on this<lf>blade...but naw, better not.<lf>I'd only get chewed out. A new devil sword born from the<lf>fusion of Rebellion and Sparda:<lf>the devil sword Dante.<lf><lf>Looks like Dante's following in<lf>his daddy's footsteps, swinging<lf>around a demon blade with his<lf>own name.<lf><lf>I dunno if he used his own power<lf>to fuse it with Sparda, or if it was<lf>Rebellion's doing...<lf>Either way, anyone can see this<lf>is one hell of a new weapon. There's an area in the underworld<lf>called Fire Hell, once ruled over<lf>by a big nasty beast named<lf>Berial. After he bit the dust,<lf>they say this even bigger<lf>badass, Balrog, inherited the<lf>burning throne.<lf><lf>Bad luck for him, he ran into our<lf>boy Dante, who whooped him like<lf>a rented mule and added his power<lf>to his collection of Devil Arms.<lf><lf>The way this thing builds up heat<lf>to unleash powerful attacks—<lf>there's no doubt this is the<lf>power of the king of flames.<lf>Anyone else would burn to a<lf>crisp wielding this beast,<lf>but Dante's a seasoned vet'<lf>when it comes to handling<lf>hot stuff. I gotta tell ya, of all Dante's<lf>Devil Arms, this one really<lf>butters my biscuit.<lf><lf>This is what happens when you<lf>jam together a bunch of demonic<lf>armor with a broken down hog.<lf>I tell ya, I tried digging around<lf>under the hood myself, but I<lf>still have no dang clue how this<lf>thing works.<lf><lf>Hell, I even asked the man<lf>himself about it, but even<lf>Dante couldn't explain how he<lf>threw this friggin' freak show<lf>together.<lf><lf>I mean come on, a chopper<lf>turned into a sword!? Heh, makes<lf>the Red Queen look like standard<lf>issue. Dante used to have a Devil Arm<lf>called Cerberus way back when.<lf>If Dante went and turned that one<lf>in for an upgrade, this's what<lf>he'd end up with.<lf><lf>The so-called king of the Cerberus<lf>clan wasn't just whistling Dixie,<lf>let me tell ya. This arm changes<lf>shape, releasing fire, ice, even<lf>lightning as it tears through<lf>everything in its path.<lf><lf>As a craftsman, I'm pretty keen to<lf>figure out how you could cram all<lf>of those powers into this one slick<lf>weapon. A pair of gorgeous pistols made<lf>by Nell Goldstein, gunsmith and<lf>grandma to an equally gorgeous<lf>granddaughter.<lf><lf>At first you might think the only<lf>difference between the two is<lf>their color, but you'd be wrong.<lf>Ebony's all about accuracy, while<lf>Ivory's tweaked for rapid fire.<lf><lf>If I had the chance I'd disassemble<lf>the pair and see what makes<lf>them tick, but now's not the time<lf>for that.<lf><lf>Still, what an artist grandma<lf>was. Can't help but be proud. Dante modded this shotgun into<lf>an anti-demon weapon.<lf><lf>Compared to the sheer beauty of<lf>my grandma's guns, this thing's<lf>barbaric! Have you SEEN what this<lf>thing is like inside!?<lf>It's like blowing up a dam to put<lf>out a campfire.<lf><lf>Don't get me wrong, I could make<lf>something just as gnarly...and<lf>pretty to look at, to boot. Doubt<lf>Dante would gave two shakes about<lf>that, though. I built this here Devil Arm based<lf>off Daddy's old research. Got the<lf>name Faust from the demon I based<lf>this design concept off of.<lf><lf>It fires crystallized demon blood<lf>like bullets...y'know, Red Orbs?<lf>I also made sure it causes any<lf>demon it hits to cough up a butt-<lf>load of blood.<lf><lf>Amazing, ain't it!? You'd have to<lf>be a few beers short of a six-<lf>pack to pass up a Devil Arm<lf>like this. A multipurpose missile launcher,<lf>and Lady's bosom buddy. She named<lf>it after her dear departed momma.<lf><lf>It was designed and built by some<lf>other craftsman, but after they<lf>passed away I've been the one she<lf>comes to for tune-ups. Believe you<lf>me, she's real attached to this<lf>thing.<lf><lf>Whoever made this, I can tell they<lf>knew what they were doing, and<lf>then some. Sure wish I'd gotten<lf>the chance to meet 'em. A replica of Lady's Kalina Ann<lf>I fashioned from memory.<lf><lf>Don't like the "II" fool you, it's<lf>not an upgrade on the original.<lf>I made sure it didn't stray too<lf>far from the source material.<lf><lf>Still, this IS me we're talking<lf>about here...so I added a fun little<lf>something extra for when the<lf>original Kalina Ann surfaces.<lf>Might be a bit much for Lady...<lf>But Dante? Heh heh... HA! I knew Dante had it in 'im!<lf>He found the Kalina Ann and<lf>brought it back!<lf><lf>Now that coupling mechanism I<lf>hid in my Kalina Ann II won't go<lf>to waste...I bet you can guess<lf>what that's for now?<lf><lf>BOOM! Throw the two Kalina Anns<lf>together to discharge an insanely<lf>high-powered heat ray!<lf><lf>Still, a girl needs her secrets,<lf>right? So, uh...don't tell Lady<lf>about this, m'kay? The demon sword Sparda used to<lf>seal away the demon king Mundus. A blade born when Dante absorbed<lf>the Rebellion into his body. The<lf>weapon shares both his name and<lf>his will. Parts of Cavaliere Angelo fused<lf>into a motorbike, creating twin<lf>blades wielded from the bike's<lf>handlebars. The power of King Cerberus dwells<lf>within this shapeshifting weapon,<lf>charging attacks with ice, fire<lf>and lightning in each form. A missile launcher named after<lf>Lady's late mother. Fires an<lf>array of powerful shells. Nico made this replacement for<lf>the lost Kalina Ann. Identical<lf>to the original weapon, with a<lf>special something hidden within. A dual-wield of both Kalina Ann<lf>launchers, using a new function<lf>of Kalina Ann II to use both in<lf>tandem. A hat that consumes Red Orbs to<lf>launch special attacks. Earn tons<lf>of Red Orbs from foes if you don't<lf>run out of your own first. Sword of insurrection Legendary cursed blade New legendary devil sword Fists of abyssal flame Saws that sunder evil Pain-chaining nunchaku .45 caliber masterpieces Close-quarters spreadshot Alchemical gambler's garb All-purpose artillery Latest model of mayhem Ultimate ordnance tag-team Saws that sunder evil Double Kalina Ann Double Kalina Ann (Uncoupled) Cavaliere Cavaliere Transformed A demonic blade inherited from the<lf>Legendary Dark Knight. Its smooth combos<lf>make for a well-balanced weapon. Twin pistols made by a legendary gunsmith.<lf>Each gun has its own specialty, delivering<lf>precise gunshots and rapid-fire gunplay,<lf>respectively.<lf> A shotgun modded for anti-demon combat.<lf>This powerhouse packs a punch but is slow<lf>to reload. Does more damage to enemies at<lf>close range. A melee weapon specializing in close<lf>combat. Swap between the speedy punches<lf>of Blow Mode and the powerful combos of<lf>Kick Mode. A massive sword hiding great demonic<lf>power. In spite of its size, this blade<lf>offers a bevy of quick combos. A powerful demon blade bearing his name.<lf>The sword has a will of its own, backing<lf>Dante up when he goes on the offensive. A transforming weapon with three forms:<lf>nunchucks of ice, a blazing staff, and an<lf>electric three-section-staff. Wield all<lf>three for a diverse array of attacks. An all-purpose missile launcher made to<lf>launch powerful payloads for a distance.<lf>Just watch out for the recoil. A weapon made by Nico to replace the<lf>first Kalina Ann. Has the same specs as<lf>the original, with a little something<lf>special hidden away to boot. A combination weapon born from linking<lf>the Kalina Ann and Kalina Ann II for even<lf>greater firepower. A motorcycle fused with a demon that<lf>splits in two to be wielded as twin<lf>swords. A bit hard to handle, but good<lf>for making enemies flinch. A weaponized hat that uses Red Orbs to<lf>fight. Yields a ton of Red Orbs from<lf>enemies it hits, but runs the risk of<lf>wasting orbs in your possession if it<lf>misses its mark. A customized version of the heavyweight<lf>Devil Arm Cavaliere dyed in Dante's<lf>signature colors.

Weapon 3
Sticking a combustion engine on a<lf>sword to add some oomph to<lf>its blows...pretty slick idea.<lf>Seems like Daddy drew up the<lf>base design.<lf><lf>You took the design and souped it<lf>up to make this here Red Queen.<lf>I gotta tell ya, I couldn't help<lf>but laugh the first time I saw it.<lf>No one in their right mind would<lf>dream up a rig like this. Without<lf>demon blood in your veins, dang<lf>thing'd go flyin' outta your hand<lf>instead of into some bad guy! Red Queen and Blue Rose...<lf>Lookin' at these two monsters,<lf>I can't tell if you're a genius<lf>or just freakin' crazy.<lf><lf>A six-chamber revolver that fires<lf>two shots at a time? What kinda<lf>whackjob thinks up something like<lf>that?<lf><lf>And the way the bottom shell<lf>breaks through armor first, only<lf>for the top shell to follow up<lf>and pierce the target's body...<lf>Who the hell came up with that<lf>crazy idea!? ...Ahhh, who am I<lf>kiddin'? I love it! The first arm I made for your<lf>sorry ass after you lost your<lf>old one.<lf><lf>It's got a plain-Jane design you<lf>can wear just about anywhere<lf>without drawing too many<lf>glances. Still, if they knew<lf>about the electric generator I<lf>jammed inside that puppy, they'd<lf>be shocked—maybe literally!<lf>Still, should be more than<lf>enough to take out any scrub<lf>demons you come across.<lf><lf>Like the name implies, the<lf>Overture is just the prelude to<lf>the other beauties I've got<lf>knocking around the ol' brain<lf>box. Best believe this ain't all<lf>I got in store! Bending the laws of time and<lf>space is a hell of a feat, even<lf>for someone as awesome as me.<lf>But thanks to this Geryon chunk<lf>V brought back, I've done it—<lf>I've weaponized time itself!<lf><lf>Great, ain't it?<lf>AMAZING, aren't I??<lf><lf>This'll stop even the peskiest<lf>demon in its tracks...! Until it<lf>wears off, anyway.<lf><lf>Man, processing that material<lf>takes some fancy handiwork.<lf>I can't make a bunch of these,<lf>so use it wisely...and I DO mean<lf>WISELY, m'kay? There was this weird slide in the<lf>park near my house when I was a<lf>kid, see? That's where I got the<lf>inspiration for this design.<lf><lf>The simple design concentrates<lf>all the power into the tip<lf>to really drill the point home to<lf>your enemies. It has a kind of<lf>beautiful precision, don't you<lf>think?<lf><lf>I made sure it's able to grab<lf>stuff, but just barely...in all<lf>honesty, I kinda wanna take out<lf>that function. Really streamline<lf>the thing, y'know? I thought up this beauty while<lf>gazing at a bed of flowers—<lf>African daisies, to be precise.<lf>What? Can't a girl have a little<lf>grace in her gear box!?<lf><lf>The petal-shaped parts act as a<lf>complex reverberatory furnace.<lf>That furnace generates an intense<lf>heat that can be shot out as<lf>a shockwave.<lf><lf>And that shockwave ain't no one-<lf>trick pony, lemme tell ya. Attack,<lf>defense, even movement—this<lf>baby can do it all! I analyzed that sample we got<lf>from Goliath and used the<lf>materials to make this powerhouse.<lf><lf>The propellant injection device<lf>is based on the combustion<lf>mechanism in that numbskull's<lf>demon tummy.<lf><lf>It's basically a rocket-powered<lf>punch, but I bet a show-off like<lf>you could go along for the ride<lf>if ya like. I only had one goal in mind with<lf>this beast: recreate the demonic<lf>arm that bastard stole from you.<lf>I bet ya been itching to chuck<lf>around baddies again, am I right?<lf><lf>Well rejoice! I did it!<lf>This arm lets you toss around<lf>demons like a boss, even slam<lf>them into the ground if you have<lf>the hankering!<lf><lf>...For a little while, anyway.<lf>But that's as tough as I can make<lf>this sucker, dammit! I swear! That underworld metal we got off<lf>of Gilgamesh is known for the<lf>shocks it produces. But get this:<lf>instead of just using it to shoot<lf>more shockwaves, I developed an<lf>arm that stretches out into a<lf>thin, powerful weapon!<lf><lf>It's stronger than your wire, too,<lf>so I bet some of the enemies you<lf>can't normally pull in won't pose<lf>much of a problem with this one.<lf>Course, you could always just<lf>wind it around one and slice them<lf>to ribbons. Hey, whatever turns<lf>your crank. Uh, I think I might've overdone it<lf>this time.<lf><lf>I wanted to craft somethin' to<lf>power up your sword and gun, but<lf>the output on this thing borders<lf>on absurd. You might even have a<lf>little trouble wrangling it.<lf><lf>But hey, what guy doesn't like a<lf>piece that's a little hard to handle?<lf>Treat her right and she's bound to<lf>come around. (The next ones are about the DLC Devil Breakers and can't also be read in-game) When I was a kid, there was this<lf>superhero who'd fight evil by<lf>changing his arm into all kinds<lf>of weapons. Man, I loved that<lf>little fella! Heck, I might not even<lf>be here helping ya today if not<lf>for that scrappy little guy.<lf><lf>Anyway, this arm is a tribute<lf>to the arm of that noble hero.<lf>A spitting image, if I do say<lf>so myself. Think you got what<lf>it takes to rock it, man? (That last line must be a pun with Mega Man's Japanese name (Rockman)) This bad boy's something else.<lf>I upgraded the Gerbera at the<lf>request of another legendary<lf>artisan, Kawamori.<lf><lf>This guy has a flair for flash,<lf>let me tell ya. The color scheme<lf>was all his idea.<lf><lf>Something like this doesn't come<lf>along every day. You best treat<lf>it with respect. Say, remember that time I saw you<lf>fumbling all over yourself trying<lf>to chow down on some pasta?<lf>Man, I couldn't believe my eyes.<lf>Like, who has trouble with a freaking<lf>bowl of noodles!?<lf><lf>...Anyway, you best do a better job<lf>with the newest dish I've cooked<lf>up. Take a "stab" at it, if ya<lf>get my drift. .........No comment. (end, not sure if this last one is about Sweet Surrender or Monkey Business) A general-purpose Devil Breaker. Blow<lf>enemies away with an electric blast or thrust<lf>it into foes and detonate from a distance. A Devil Breaker that controls time.<lf>Projects a special field that slows<lf>all objects within its range. This Devil Breaker makes up for a lack<lf>of range with superior piercing power.<lf>Use it to break through enemy guards. A mobile Devil Breaker letting you<lf>cancel attacks with shockwaves or fire<lf>a converged beam of powerful energy. This Devil Breaker runs rampant, offering<lf>powerful strikes and flying rocket punches.<lf>You can even mount it to move around. A Devil Breaker that can execute a one-hit<lf>kill using the Devil Bringer "Buster"<lf>technique. Its incredible power makes it<lf>fragile and prone to breakage. Boasts the widest attack range. Use the<lf>metal whip for a long-distance strike,<lf>or to reel in certain heavy enemies. A Devil Breaker with hidden power that lets<lf>you power up Blue Rose and Red Queen.<lf>You can adjust the power up duration. Mega Man's buster in Devil Breaker form.<lf>Specializes in long-range combat, and<lf>alters some actions when equipped. A Devil Breaker colored by Shoji Kawamori.<lf>Excels in mobility, using shockwaves to<lf>allow for freer movement. An odd Devil Breaker made to help Nero<lf>eat pasta. The end spins, but it is not<lf>very practical. A Devil Breaker made with Kyrie in mind.<lf>The pliable materials are gentle on the<lf>skin, and it vibrates to sooth away pain. A Devil Breaker with a banana motif. Who<lf>knows what possessed Nico to build this?<lf>The bunch rotates, but is mostly useless. EMPTY Blade with a combustion engine Special multi-barreled revolver Successor to the Devil Bringer Manipulator of time Steel-piercing power Shockwaves that rock the heavens Fist of destruction Devastating grappling power Long-reaching whip Weapon augmentation device Old faithful Demonic brush with brilliance Buono! A helping hand Overture Overture Transformed Gerbera Gerbera Transformed Punch Line Punch Line Transformed Tomboy Tomboy Transformed Helter Skelter Helter Skelter Transformed Ragtime Ragtime Transformed Rawhide Rawhide Transformed Buster Arm Buster Arm Transformed Mega Buster Mega Buster Transformed Gerbera GP01 Gerbera GP01 Transformed Pasta Breaker Pasta Breaker Transformed Sweet Surrender Sweet Surrender Transformed

Morrison's Letter
LETTER MORRISON'S LETTER, PART 1 MORRISON'S LETTER, PART 2 MORRISON'S LETTER, PART 3 MORRISON'S LETTER, PART 4 It's been a good 30 years since I last<lf>wrote something like a letter. Don't<lf>have a typewriter or nothing, so<lf>unfortunately you're stuck with my<lf>shitty handwriting for now.<lf><lf>I heard you're heading back to Red Grave.<lf>Wasn't sure exactly what I could do for<lf>you... I'm not a powerhouse like you, or<lf>the sharpest knife in the drawer.<lf><lf>Still, given my business, the least<lf>I can do is get you a few leads.<lf>Can't say exactly how useful they'll<lf>be to you, but hey...gotta be better<lf>than nothing, right?<lf><lf>So the first time I met Dante, he<lf>actually went by a different name:<lf>Tony Redgrave.<lf><lf>Bet that got your attention, huh?<lf>Tony Redgrave... Red Grave City...<lf>Just a coincidence? Or something more?<lf>I honestly can't say.<lf><lf>Still, figured if you're heading in that<lf>direction you might be able to learn<lf>the truth yourself. That's why I've<lf>decided to tell you everything about<lf>the Dante I know.<lf><lf>It ain't every day that I just give this<lf>stuff away, boy. You'd best be grateful. Back when Dante went by Tony Redgrave,<lf>there was this place: Bobby's Cellar...<lf>A dive infested with bounty hunters,<lf>would-be soldiers of fortune, and,<lf>often enough, our old pal Tony.<lf>He'd show up from time to time like any of<lf>the other punks and low-lifes looking to<lf>make a quick buck. That's the kind of place<lf>Bobby's Cellar was.<lf><lf>There were plenty of guys like me around,<lf>too. Every one of us knew to make the<lf>rounds to these joints and peddle<lf>our information like precious gems.<lf>Most importantly, getting those jobs<lf>covered kept the cash flowing in.<lf>You better believe ol' Tony made me<lf>a pretty penny.<lf><lf>Still, that guy was always broke as a<lf>bottle of wine. He'd end up busting his<lf>guns on every job. Sure, it all makes<lf>sense now, but at the time I was dumb-<lf>founded. I'd ask myself, what kind of<lf>shots is this guy packing to break a pair<lf>of pistols on every single job?<lf><lf>This old gunsmith in the neighborhood<lf>was always giving him an earful. "Normal<lf>pieces must be like a pair of pop guns to<lf>a guy like you, huh, Tony?" Eventually he<lf>got wise that he'd never make a solid<lf>payday at this rate, so he got the old lady<lf>to design a pair of pistols just for him.<lf><lf>You guessed it...she ending up introducing<lf>Dante to his old pals, Ebony & Ivory.<lf>But wouldn't you know it, she died just as<lf>soon as the job was finished.<lf><lf>Well, more like she was killed. I never<lf>figured out who did it, either—I was out<lf>of town on a big job myself at the time,<lf>you see. But Tony...no, Dante. He knew,<lf>from the sound of it. One of the toughs<lf>from his regular haunt said that after<lf>she passed, he went off somewhere with<lf>the most crestfallen look he'd ever seen.<lf><lf>That's the last anyone would ever see of<lf>Tony Redgrave at Bobby's Cellar. Before long I got wind that ol' Tony had<lf>opened a little racket of his own...<lf><lf>Devil May Cry.<lf><lf>I managed to track it down,<lf>and walked in to find a man by the name<lf>of Dante...said that'd been his real name<lf>all along.<lf><lf>That was the start of a beautiful<lf>friendship, let me tell you. I'd never<lf>believed in demons or anything like<lf>that, but hanging around that guy<lf>long enough is a goddamned<lf>eye-opener, that's for sure.<lf><lf>Met Lady around the same time. Dante<lf>always played fast and loose with his<lf>money, y'see. I'd see her toss a few<lf>bones his way sometimes, even a job<lf>or two (griping about it the whole time,<lf>of course). The way they carried on, you<lf>could tell they shared some kind of past.<lf><lf>Nothing romantic or some nonsense like<lf>that. No, it's more like...they got what<lf>the other had been through. I tried the<lf>roundabout route to figure it out, but<lf>those two dodge questions the way they<lf>dodge bullets. The past isn't something<lf>they bring up lightly.<lf><lf>One time, Lady let something slip about<lf>"cutting ties that bind." She was on a<lf>pretty heavy bender...mentioned something<lf>about them each having killed family.<lf>Dante, his brother...and Lady, her father.<lf><lf>Can't say for sure if that's the whole<lf>story. I suppose I could look into it...<lf>it is my line of business, after all.<lf>But I'm not the kind of scum to drudge<lf>up a friend's past just to sate my own<lf>curiosity. So I just chalk it up to the<lf>drink...a bunch of booze-induced<lf>nonsense, as far as I'm concerned. A few years went by, and Dante went off to<lf>an island—something about a case this pretty<lf>young thing brought in. Seems the demon king<lf>was trying to break a seal to get into our world<lf>and she wanted Dante to stop him...<lf><lf>So off our boy went, on a ship to Mallet<lf>Island I'd chartered for him. And the<lf>pretty young thing that went with him?<lf>That was Trish. I gotta say, I was taken<lf>aback when I first laid eyes on her...a dead<lf>ringer for Dante's late mother. I'd never met<lf>the woman—but can you believe the guy<lf>used to have a framed photo of her on his<lf>desk? Bet you'd never have guessed that one.<lf><lf>Anyway, it was only later that I learned of<lf>Trish's true, demonic nature. She was to<lf>lure Dante to his death on Mallet Island;<lf>a sad creature created for the birth of<lf>the demon king. The photo on Dante's<lf>desk was common knowledge at the<lf>time. I guess the demon king wanted to<lf>take advantage of his filial affection.<lf><lf>All sorts of things went down on that<lf>island... Dante took out the demon king<lf>once and for all and came back to Devil<lf>May Cry with Trish in tow. I don't know<lf>the details of what transpired out there...<lf>prying into such matters is unbecoming<lf>of one in my position.<lf><lf>Besides, the important thing is that back<lf>then, Dante defeated the ruler of the<lf>demon world. And this time around,<lf>when V showed up, guess what task<lf>he had for our boy Dante?<lf><lf>"Defeat the resurrected Demon King..."<lf><lf>So Dante took the case, and hoofed it to<lf>Red Grave City.<lf><lf>Is the "demon king" waiting for him there<lf>the same one from Mallet Island? Your<lf>guess is as good as mine. Still, I can't<lf>shake the feeling that this whole thing is<lf>connected to Dante's roots somehow. After<lf>all, this is THE "Tony Redgrave" we're<lf>talking about here...<lf><lf>And there you have it: the whole kit and<lf>caboodle. If I learn anything new I'll be<lf>sure to contact you, so don't go dying<lf>on me before I do. I think I see another<lf>beautiful friendship in the works here,<lf>kid. Don't let me down.

Documents
DOCUMENTS The Qliphoth Newspaper Articles Old Man's Diary Discarded Note The Legend of Sparda International Gunsmith Directory Fortuna: Town of Mystery The Qliphoth is said to be the tree of<lf>life that resides in the demon world.<lf>It is the source of all life and gathers<lf>human blood—the source of demonic<lf>power. Once every several thousand<lf>years, the tree bears fruit made of<lf>this condensed blood.<lf><lf>Whoever should eat the fruit gains<lf>sovereign power to rule over all. Trish<lf>told of a demon named Mundus, who<lf>consumed one of these fruits to become<lf>the king of the underworld. The Qliphoth<lf>never bore fruit again after Mundus, as<lf>Sparda separated the worlds of demon<lf>and man.<lf><lf>But now, the border between these worlds<lf>is no more, and the Qliphoth is sure to<lf>bear fruit once again. I dare say the tree<lf>has appeared on the surface for this very<lf>reason.<lf><lf>The laws of the underworld differ from<lf>ours... Unlike the trees of our world, the<lf>Qliphoth grows from the surface to the<lf>deep underground. If you wish to reach<lf>the point where the fruit grows, you<lf>must head straight down.<lf><lf>And I doubt you need me to tell you what<lf>manner of abomination waits below... A large number of citizens were cut down<lf>in the heart of Red Grave City on the<lf>evening of the 16th. The exact number of<lf>victims is currently unknown, and the<lf>perpetrator is still at large. The police<lf>have cordoned off roads in the vicinity.<lf>An investigation is currently underway,<lf>as is the search for the criminal.<lf><lf><lf><lf><lf>Authorities have reported that the victims<lf>of the Red Grave City massacre now number<lf>in the hundreds. The remains of the dead<lf>are horribly disfigured, with only pieces<lf>of some victims being recovered.<lf><lf>Although bodies have yet to be found, a<lf>large number of citizens have gone missing<lf>since the incident. The police are trying<lf>to piece together the events of that night<lf>from the scant few survivors, and are<lf>hurriedly reviewing all of the damage.<lf><lf>--<lf>--<lf><lf>Police reported that the corpse of a woman<lf>was discovered in the charred remains of<lf>a residence that had gone up in flames on<lf>the night of the incident.<lf><lf>The woman is thought to have been the owner<lf>of the residence, but evidence to substantiate<lf>this claim is currently lacking. According to<lf>testimony from other survivors, a pair of<lf>twins also lived with the woman, but<lf>their remains have yet to be found. I often think of that boy as of late.<lf>Wise beyond his scant years...<lf><lf>He would show up at my home with his nose<lf>crammed into some collection of poems. He<lf>seemed to favor William Blake most of all,<lf>so one day I gave him a Blake anthology as<lf>a present. With an expression of delight<lf>on his face, he asked to borrow a pen.<lf><lf>Strange though I found the request, I gave<lf>him the pen on my person. The boy opened<lf>the back cover, and proceeded to scribble<lf>his own name within.<lf><lf>I was puzzled to see him write on the book<lf>in such a way, and asked the lad what had<lf>possessed him to do such a thing.<lf>Clutching the anthology to his chest,<lf>he answered thusly:<lf><lf>"I have a twin brother, sir. We fight over<lf>things often, so I have to write my<lf>name on things to make them truly mine."<lf><lf>I found myself charmed by his statement,<lf>and at once envious of such purity. I felt<lf>ashamed...me, a self-styled bibliophile,<lf>had devoted himself solely to preserving<lf>the beauty of books...<lf><lf>It was clear that this child loved books far<lf>more than I ever did.<lf><lf>That child is no longer in this town. He<lf>disappeared amidst circumstances most<lf>unsavory. Perhaps he is no longer in this<lf>world. To think that a promising youth<lf>like that could lose his life, while a<lf>lout like me still drags on...<lf>The thought is almost unbearable.<lf><lf>I am already in my twilight years...<lf>Perhaps that is why I recall that youth's<lf>serene eyes at every opportunity...<lf>That pure, untainted youth. This is all of the info I've gathered in<lf>my investigation of the Red Grave City<lf>incident. If the truth is brought to<lf>light, this would be bigger than revealing<lf>who Jack the Ripper was... Hell, this<lf>could rock the world as we know it.<lf><lf>But I'm no spring chicken anymore...<lf>My body won't move as I tell it to. I'm<lf>basically bedridden and waiting for death.<lf>No way I can continue my investigation<lf>like this.<lf><lf>Whoever reads this note, I beg you: finish<lf>what I started. You have to find the truth<lf>hidden behind that gruesome tragedy.<lf><lf>One last thing: a young boy apparently<lf>survived the incident. His name was Dante.<lf>No last name, no nothing. All I could find<lf>in my investigation was the fact that he<lf>lived in Red Grave at the time of the<lf>incident. When I tried digging into it,<lf>he refused to acknowledge anything. On<lf>the contrary: he warned me not to poke<lf>any further into the events in question.<lf><lf>Not exactly something you'd say if you had<lf>nothing to do with it... In fact, I'd say<lf>he might know just what kind of monster<lf>could slaughter 136 citizens of that poor<lf>town in under an hour.<lf><lf>If you're reading this note, know that the<lf>boy is one of the few people who knows<lf>just what happened that night. You need to<lf>go and get him to tell you everything. I<lf>have no money, no influence...hell, I<lf>don't even have any friends to speak of.<lf>This request is all I have left. The world of demons was once connected<lf>to the world of man. The one who ruled<lf>the demon world set his sights on<lf>conquest of the human world. However,<lf>one demon rose up against the demon<lf>king, and fought to protect mankind:<lf>The Dark Knight Sparda.<lf><lf>Wielding a massive sword that shared his<lf>name, Sparda laid the demon king to<lf>rest, along with his subordinates. He<lf>then sealed the gate connecting both<lf>worlds, using a sword as the key. While<lf>most records offer little to no details<lf>about this weapon, many speculate it to<lf>be the Sword of Sparda.<lf><lf>And yet, the following was written in a<lf>record of devil swords I discovered:<lf><lf>"The Dark Knight Sparda split his power<lf>in three parts. One blade bore his own<lf>name; the second blade was named to<lf>embody retaliation; the final blade was<lf>named to embody a god of death."<lf><lf>If this is true, then there are two<lf>other devil swords out there besides<lf>Sparda.<lf><lf>Sparda was sealed by the dark knight<lf>himself, but no one has found any<lf>documents pertaining to the locations of<lf>the other two blades... Still, when it comes to crafting beautiful<lf>guns, Nell Goldstein is the only one who<lf>can be called a master.<lf><lf>Nell's weapons are works of art.<lf>They are not adorned with unnecessary<lf>ornamentation, nor do they sacrifice<lf>functionality for form. Rather, Nell's creations<lf>are honest, pure pieces with simple and<lf>elegant designs.<lf><lf>This is the beauty that Nell puts into her<lf>craft. Her obsession was .45 caliber<lf>weapons, and she crafted all sorts of<lf>new designs, earning her the<lf>nickname, the .45 Caliber Virtuoso.<lf><lf>Unfortunately, Nell Goldstein lost her life<lf>in an unfortunate accident a few years<lf>ago. She left behind a daughter,<lf>though the two were estranged at the<lf>time of Nell's passing. More than a few<lf>gun enthusiasts—this author included—<lf>must be hoping that Nell's daughter inherited<lf>her mother's techniques... The town of Fortuna is surrounded by high<lf>ramparts, and it has been cut off from the<lf>outside world for many years. Perhaps<lf>this is the reason for the anachronistic,<lf>almost medieval atmosphere within the<lf>city walls.<lf><lf>The town is governed by a religious<lf>organization known as the Order of the<lf>Sword. 99% of the population are<lf>devotees.<lf><lf>The Order deifies the Dark Knight Sparda,<lf>a being spoken of in various myths around<lf>the world, and worships him as their god.<lf>Legend tells of Sparda ruling Fortuna as a<lf>feudal lord some time in the country's<lf>history.<lf><lf>There was once a massive structure in<lf>Fortuna that the Order worshipped as a<lf>"gate" of sorts, but it collapsed years<lf>ago as the result of an earthquake.<lf>The citizens work to clear away debris<lf>from the incident even today.<lf><lf>Some fancy that earthquake to be the act<lf>of demons, or divine punishment for the<lf>worship of a false god. But in the end,<lf>such talk is simply idle gossip.<lf><lf>Still, the truth is that the earthquake<lf>led to the demise of the Order's top<lf>echelon. The organization is now an<lf>autonomous group without a leader,<lf>and has shrunk significantly in size.

Cavaliere Angelo
Sparda... Unforgivable... Dante... Death upon you! You will die! You cannot get away! Sparda...!

Cavaliere Angelo 2
Must...retreat... Sparda...I couldn't...for Spardaaa... You won't get through! Time...! Stop! It's over... Impossible!? Come! You! What are you doing!? My spear shall pierce though thy flesh! May my lightening burneth thy flesh!

Dante
It can't be... C'mon, not here! Can't believe this... This how it ends? Man, I'm old... Aaand I'm back! Now the fun begins! Who's ready for a show!? Thought I was dead? Ha, too bad! My turn now! Yes! Out of the ball park! Sweet dreams! Go back to hell!

Goliath
I...must not be defeated! Damn you...! This...cannot be... You've gotta be kidding me... Eat dirt, you scum! Heed my power! Is that all, you puny human? Death upon you! The fruit is mine! Stop buzzing around!

Griffon
Never liked you, anyway... You ain't half bad. Godspeed... You'll need it. I knew I'd end up like this...

King Cerberus
We will not be conquered... I am king of the Cerberus tribe! Ha! You cannot get close to me! Try to touch me if you dare! Feel my thunder! I'll burn you to death! My flame will consume you! Behold, a king's power! Your flesh will freeze!

Malphas
Have mercy on my soul! What kind of power is it!? Such a splendid offering. What are you looking for? Here, I'm over here! You're still too immature to defeat my master. Look at you! Crawling on the ground is your best move. Behold, the one and only power of the underground! What's the matter? Are you afraid? Futile attempt. You try in vain. What a fool. Now die! You will wake in Hell!

Nero
Kyrie... Dammit... No way in hell... Just my luck... I'm not done... Round two! Ready to die? Thought you had this, didn't ya? Say your prayers. In your face! Want it? All yours! Happy birthday... Now make a wish! Try this on for size! Open up, Gerbera! Here's what you've been waiting for! Get in there! Nobody move! Take your time! Caught ya! Screwed now!

Nidhogg
Dying... I'm dying! It hurts...it huuurts! What the—OH, MY BODY!! Wha, wha—!? No way! Sh, sh, shit! What am I gonna do now!? Hey, who's got my back!? Oh...me? I'm heeeeerrreee! I'm...I'm busy. You guys can finish it. Get back! Get back now! One more hit and we're done for! Theeeey're baaack! Now get 'em for me! Chaaaaaarrrrge! I'll swallow you whole! I got a nice place to live, don'tcha think? H-Hey! Don't ignore me! Shit. Tougher than I thought... Hmm, I think I've seen them before... Not fair! You have backup! I'm starving...

Proto Angelo
Come on...! Charge! Go!

Urizen
I...can still fight! Impossible...! Scatter like dust... What an eyesore. Insolence! Insignificant. What a futile attempt... You shall regret your existence! You will not overcome me! Petty... The power is the truth. You're nothing but a maggot! You worthless piece of scum! Humans... Conceited and useless beings... Run while you can... Nowhere to go! Only pain! Swarm him! Your efforts are in vain! Surrender...NOW! Begone! You VERMIN! Die! Scatter! Wasted effort... What a bore... This is despair! Witness the true power...! This is the end! Over here... Power... More POWER... Nothing will be left! True despair...begins now.

V
I was too late... My...plan... I need power... The shame of it... Luck was still on my side. Sure. I can't die yet... Too much left to do. It's you who goes next! The end is now. Rest in peace. Returneth to the underworld... Pardon me...

Vergil
Ridiculous! How the...hell... Another defeat... How curious... You, of all people... What a mockery this is... Are you so eager to die? Let's rock! Jackpot! Die! Scum! Power! I need more power! Prepare... ...to die! How boring... I know what I'm capable of... I can do better... I still got it... You're just gonna stand there? Shall we begin? I expect nothing less from my kin... Let's end this, Dante. Just like old times... Stay back, child. It's past your bedtime. Don't move! Stop where you are! Fine... I suppose this is how you wish to die. Thank you for that...<lf>Now I shall give you death in return. You mock me...!

Cigarettes
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Cutscene00
We've known each other a long time... Ya never had this much trouble. You gonna make it through this, Dante? What am I doin', wasting my time here? He's got this. You should not underestimate this demon. After all, it was he who took your right arm... ...and gained a great deal of power from it. I'm leaving... I suggest you do not fall behind. Yeah... OK, V... You're an interesting guy, but you're right. I've got a score to settle with that son of a bitch. What am I doin', wasting my time here? He's got this. You should not underestimate this demon. After all, it was he who took your right arm... ...and gained a great deal of power from it. I'm leaving. I suggest you do not fall behind. Yeah... Okay, V... You're an interesting guy, but you're right. I've got a score to settle with that son of a bitch. Alright, let's get started. Who's first? All right, let's get started. Who's first? Hey! Thought you took off? Do you not understand?<lf>We cannot hope to do this without you. That's all right, superstar, go on with your bad self.<lf>Go ahead, we got this. Well... Looks like this won't be a<lf>total waste of time after all. Hey, jackass! Didn't your mother ever teach you it's not nice to steal? Sorry, Dante... I'm baggin' this bitch! This is it, this is the end!<lf>It's all over! Round two! V, get Nero out of here! This was a bad move! I can still fight! Nero, go! You're just dead weight. Back off! Come on! Let go! We must leave here. He is far stronger<lf>than we ever could have imagined. That bastard called me dead weight!<lf>I didn't come all this way for nothing! Stop hitting yourself, and think of ways<lf>to get stronger and actually help. If Dante loses...you are all that can defeat Urizen. Is that what you call him? Yes. Urizen, the demon king... That's the name of the demon that took your arm. What happened to Dante? Where's Dante? He's buying time, but... It doesn't look good. This can't be happening... Dante lost? Forget it, there's nothing we can do... We must go. What happened to Dante? Where's Dante? He's buying time, but... It doesn't look good. This can't be happening... Dante lost? Forget it, there's nothing we can do... We must go. Red Grave and its surrounding cities have ceased to function as a result of the mysterious tree that apparently attacked the city one month ago. In light of this incident, the government has now— They're demons! I've seen them with my own eyes! Red Grave is completely taken over! Let us pray for mercy. This is a trial from the heavens above... The end of the world, as predicted by the Revelation. Same crap, different day. So, tell me. Tell you what? How's it feel to be rescuing the guy that killed your father? Hey, I'm glad we're gettin' personal. Well, he abandoned my mother and I and left us for dead... So, I feel nothin'. Well he's not exactly going up for a Father of the Year award, now is he? His research wasn't half bad. Came in handy. Mildly thankful for that... You have to do that in here? It already smells like ass... That's you. Hey, Nico! Don't lose your tits, I see 'em. Hey, you have to hit every single bump in the road? Gonna ruin my groove! "Two kilometers to Red Grave City"

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Red Grave and its surrounding cities<lf>have ceased to function as a result of the mysterious tree that apparently<lf>attacked the city approximately one month ago. In light of this incident, the government has now— They're demons! I've seen them with my own eyes! Red Grave is completely taken over! Let us pray for mercy. This is a trial<lf>from the heavens above... The end— Same crap, different day. So, tell me. Tell you what? How's it feel to be rescuing the guy<lf>that killed your father? Hey, I'm glad we're gettin' personal. Well, he abandoned my mother and I and left us for dead... So, I feel nothin'. Well he's not exactly going up for a<lf>Father of the Year award, now is he? His research wasn't half bad. Came in handy. Mildly thankful for that... You have to do that in here? It already smells like ass... That's you. Hey, Nico! Don't lose your tits, I see 'em. Hey, you have to hit every single bump in the road? Gonna ruin my groove! Hold the line. Hold the line! Nothing gets through! What's happening? What's going on!? You look like you need a hug,<lf>but you're not gonna get one from me. — Better get lost. — What the hell? Hey, who are you?<lf>Hey, you're gonna get yourself killed! Don't crap yourself. He likes to kill demon things. Let him do his thing. You hear what I said, you dumb one-armed<lf>son of a bitch!? You're gonna die! Cheer up, crew cut. You takin' notes? All right, time to kick some ass. Yeah he's a real pro at smackin' demons around. That's why I built him that well-functioning<lf>arm... To kick demon ass. Hey, psycho! Watch the merchandise! Hey, stop bitchin' and take cover! What a lovely house plant. Oh, I get it... Who brought the marshmallows?<lf>'Cause I'm bringin' the fire. Hey, tough guy. That'll keep 'em, but not for long. Whattaya mean? Soldier boy said city's goin' to hell and back,<lf>taken over by the underworld. Not just here, but everywhere. Yamato did this... Why do I feel like your pet mechanic? Don't get used to it... Nico, I showed you those Order docs. So you still owe me, remember? Hey, you two! Dinner's ready! Be right there! Hey, why don't you go ahead? I'm gonna finish up here. I'll try to save you some... Not. You, uh, you need something? What is it, you hungry? Well, you're in luck pal, 'cause food's ready and Kyrie always makes too much. Hope you like loud talkers, too, 'cause we got a pair of those upstairs. You see something you like? What the hell? You a demon? Nero, the food's getting cold. What's goi—? Kyrie! Get back inside, now! I'm taking this back. I'm running out of time... Wait... Wait! Nero! I leave you alone for two minutes, what the hell happened!? V's waiting for us up ahead. Try not to get us killed on the way there. Why do I feel like your pet mechanic? Don't get used to it... Nico, I showed you those Order docs.<lf>So you still owe me, remember? Hey, you two! Dinner's ready! Be right there! Hey, why don't you go ahead? I'm gonna finish up here. I'll try to save you some... Not. You, uh, you need something? What is it, you hungry? Well, you're in luck pal, 'cause food's ready<lf>and Kyrie always makes too much. Hope you like loud talkers, too,<lf>'cause we got a pair of those upstairs. You see something you like? What the hell? You a demon? Nero, the food's getting cold. What's goi—? Kyrie! Get back inside, now! I'm taking this back. I'm running out of time... Wait... Wait! Nero! I leave you alone for two minutes,<lf>what the hell happened!? V's waiting for us up ahead. Try not to get us killed on the way there.

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That's it. No more wheels from here. All right. Guess I'm walkin', then. Yo yo yo, check it out. What? And this is? From Morrison. I think it's his manifesto. Hey, we doin' this or what? I'm waitin' on you. I'm cookin'. Any special orders? Huh... Looks like I'm gonna make it<lf>there before you do, V. Somebody call a doctor? Human... I wasn't expecting any survivors! Sorry to disappoint ya... Hey, ya happen to see a guy around here,<lf>about this big, uses a cane? I'm supposed to meet him. Did you snack on him? Your blood...is a very precious sacrifice...<lf>Eating you would do me no good. I must have every last drop...<lf>to rule the Underworld...as king! King? You? I don't know. I mean, you're a big guy and all, but you seem more like a knuckle-scrapping<lf>fart in the wind than anything else. No offense. Puny human... Do you know who I am? I shall show you...the wrath...of the mighty Goliath!!! Cool trick! Hey, do you do parties? I must not be defeated...in a place like this. The fruit...is mine...<lf>I will rule the Underworld, not him...! "I curse my stars in bitter grief and woe, That made my love so high and me, so low." Why... Why are you...? "Little wanderer," "hie thee home!" Thought I was gonna have to<lf>pick you out of his...tummy teeth. Pardon my delay, I was catching up on some reading. Yeah... Looks like a real page-turner. So... You think Dante's still in there? If Urizen defeated him, then I expect he's<lf>not much more than Qliphoth pollen by now. A what...? Qliphoth. It's a tree that grows in the underworld. It thrives on human blood, and<lf>those whose blood it sucks, well... ...Let's just say they don't turn out too well. Well, in any case...we need to find out. If Dante's alive, we'll save him. If not, we don't. Wait. First, we need to exterminate some Qliphoth roots. V... What the hell are you? I know, I know, I'm late. Shut it! The roads were all clogged. Hey, you must be V, huh? Hey, you gonna get that? Ding ding ding, right by your feet! I'm gonna make something amaaazing out of this. Did you just sniff that? Do you have any idea where that's been? Up your butt? Focus on the mission.

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I think we should split into two groups. ...And cover more ground. Good idea. Behold my genius. Cash first. All the materials I collected for your<lf>little pet projects don't count for anything? My brilliant, badass work is worth<lf>every dime, you know it. Well, your quality control sucks ass, and you know that. Or maybe don't let the demons smack you around so much? Whatever... I am truly gifted. It's a work of art! So you're an artist now, huh? Yes I am. Got any questions, little chicken? My grandmother was called the<lf>".45 Caliber Virtuoso"... Legendary gunsmith. I hope to be like her someday.<lf>An artist, and a lethal artisan. Everything I create is art, whether it's a gun... Or a steel pot...to cook birds in. Any more questions? Huh? ...Little chickee. I'll take my leave now. And if I don't see you along the way, I'll see you at the bottom of the Qliphoth. Sure. What're you gonna do? I gotta shake the cobwebs out. I'll let you know. Hey, you got any more questions, better ask it now. I can't read minds... Well, yet. All right, move out! So much for teamwork. What, no chit-chat or monologue? Just getting right to the point, huh? Dante's friend... It's Lady. You know her? From my gunsmith days. What? I can't believe you'd do this to Kyrie.<lf>I'm gonna have to tell her, man... I'm jokin'... Hey, loosen up your jock strap. Don't do anything I wouldn't do. Kyrie would kill me right now...

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So, V. You think this kid can kill Urizen? One can only hope. But for now, we have a more...pressing engagement. Oooh, genius, says "be careful." Yeah, no shit, Shirley!<lf>Ain't that right, V? I mean, you ARE fragile at the moment. Wouldn't<lf>take much to wipe you out in a sticky situation. I'm just saying running away is okay. It's always<lf>okay to run away, if you're not up for it! "He who desires but act not, breeds pestilence." ...So it is written. Okay Shakespeare. Just remember this: You and I like to exist. So get rid of those demons quick,<lf>'cause killin' them ain't my shtick! I got your back, 'cause dying is whack! You dodged me! Did you dodge me!? Nidhogg, I never liked this guy. You pest. Do I know you? Dumb as a box of rocks.<lf>Let's not even mess with this guy, V. He can't even leave the Qliphoth, anyway.<lf>Just a Qliphoth parasite. Did you insult me? — Uh-oh. ― You insulted me! I think he heard me...and he's angry! I'm going to kill you! Not in this lifetime. "As the air to a bird, or the sea to a fish," "so is contempt to the contemptible." Okay, um, all right that's not good at all. That's not good. Wait, where—where are you going?<lf>Are you running away? That, that's not a good sign. I'm afraid that...that's a little bit more<lf>than I can take on right now.

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We're alive, we made it! It's our lucky day, V! Let's go find a game of cards. These Qliphoth roots... They're everywhere. Well, we ARE underground. Then I guess we have some clearing up to do. And me without my garden shears. Malphas... Of course, more trouble. Not sure about that one, though.<lf>Never seen him before― ―not in the Underworld, anyway!? Search for the devil sword Sparda. You know where it is... He told me to leave it be,<lf>but I'm afraid it still concerns me. As long as there is a blood descendant of Sparda... I cannot take any chances. Do you understand!? Find it, and destroy it! Only then will his reign be truly realized! I see. I know what you are. Don't worry, I'll be gentle. V! I'm fine... I must chase him. If the devil sword Sparda still exists,<lf>it may very well be our only hope. V, uhhh, think about this for a minute now.<lf>What will you do if you find it? You gotta be strong in mind and body to<lf>wield the Sparda, and you, sir, are neither. Hate to break it to you, but the Sparda<lf>will just be too much for ya. For me, yes. But what of the boy... Nero? Let's go. Once we are near the Sparda, even I<lf>should be able to sense its presence.

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Well, she ain't dead. Got a pretty smokin' body, though. Not that I was—barely even noticed. You know, you should go do your thing. I got this. Yeah. What the hell? Whoa... He's too big to leave alone.<lf>I better take care of it. Stay alert. What're you doing down there? You didn't think you did that all by yourself, did ya? You know, I bet you taste like chicken... Oh, you ungrateful sonuva— I'll leave this beast to you. I must press on. Well... Guess it's just you and me, cockroach. This thing's a root, too. What's going on? Yo, Lady's awake. Got any questions for her, better make it fast. All right. Hey wait wait wait wait, we could use that. Pick it up. Not that one, the other one. — This One? — Uhhh, next—next to it! Come on, Nico. This one?<lf> Sure.

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So what happened to him? And Trish? They end up like you? Trish, she... She was captured. I remember that. But I don't know what happened to Dante. Dammit. You can't travel through here in a car. Yeah, we know. We're just waitin' on you. There's only one way up that tree.<lf>Hang on, I'll get ready. I'm glad to see you look so well. You too, I guess... I found these. If they're of any use to you, they're yours. Wow! I can make something truly awesome out of this. Shocker... Can we trust him? Your guess is as good as mine. He might be useful, though. Enough talking, get some rest. You need it. Yo, Lady, wake up! It's time to get to work. I was just told to get some rest. Aww, you were just told to get some rest?<lf>Well we need to make a path, so start digging. — C'mon, get up, get up, get up! — Okay... Got something to wear that's good for digging? Nice, getting the band back together, huh? What evil lurks... I must destroy. I thought that was the plan all along. Took us long enough to get here. What, tired already? I've just remembered something...<lf>This town was attacked once before. Is that so? I was here... I can still see it. In fact, I was playing right here. That was the house. This is where we part ways. You go ahead. You're gonna miss all the fun. No, I must seek out the devil sword Sparda. What? Yeah, I don't think that's such a good idea, trust me. You're not the only one who thinks so. But to win this fight, we're going to need<lf>all the help we can get. Not the only one? What the hell aren't you telling me?

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Guess there's no point thinking about it... Perfect timing... Now we're startin' to act like a team. Ew! You, like, flirtin' with me? Knock it off... Get in the car. Oh my gawd... Well, no point in turnin' back now... Not that that was ever an option. Time for some payback. Hey douchebag, miss me? Where's Dante? No body? No dried up Dante jerky? Nothin'? You've come here to die? He talks. Urizen, huh? I bet your parents didn't like you much,<lf>'cause your name sucks. I am without a name. I am power, absolute. Well, No Name... I'll be sure to<lf>put that on your tombstone. You will suffer... And...die. I'll show you dead weight. It's about time I landed somethin'. Weak mortal. Demon power does not course through your veins. Yet, you try... How dare you strike ME!? The hell...!? You will regret...being born useless and human. I will show you... your worst nightmares! I will give you... despair and death! Merely human. Petulant mortal flesh. Cursed...the moment you were brought into this world. Who dares interfere? What creature stands against a king!? Is that...a demon?

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You could've at least knocked, Morrison. Yeah, I could have. I got some good news and some bad news... Pick your poison, which you wanna hear first? Just speak. Bad news it is! Lady Patty's feathers are all ruffled. See, she wants to invite you to her birthday<lf>party, but your phone is disconnected. You're a smart one, Morrison. You notice<lf>the electric and water are out, too? I expected nothing less... So what's the good news? Oh, I got a gig. Cash, up front. Cash up front? This, I like. The water needs turning on,<lf>and those toilets need flushing. Water, gas and power... Comin' outta your cut. You're a real agency now. Devil May Cry. Dante, Dante! Do you have any idea how many<lf>times I've tried to call!? Like a zillion! Oh my God, tonight's my birthday party! Yeahhhh!! I'm turning 18! Not a little kid— Okay, Morrison, I'll take you up on that gig. But ONLY<lf>if you can get me out of that hellish birthday party. Consider your RSVP declined. Meet your new client. Listen, I'm gonna find Lady and Trish.<lf>Bring them in on this. What!? C'mon, you don't think<lf>I can handle this gig on my own? It's a big job... Big job, Dante. You're gonna need the help. So what's your name? "I have no name; I am but two days old..." Just kidding. You can call me "V." Okay, V... Why don't you tell me<lf>everything about this job? A powerful demon is about to resurrect,<lf>and we need your help, Dante. Now that's a familiar tune... Do you have any idea<lf>how many times I've heard that exact same line? This is...special. Special? Okay, so what's so special about this one? This demon is your "reason"... Your reason for fighting. This demon got a name? What the hell!? Did you find it? Uh, well, I don't know what I found, but...<lf>I think I saw some demons dancing? Well, then I guess we keep going. The devil sword Sparda is nearby. Whoa, this is some kind of ritual shindig, isn't it? You guys got the dance fever for Sparda, don't you? Whoa, easy on the dance floor there, partner. I'll be taking that back. You know your endless worshipping<lf>isn't making the Sparda any happier. It seems this sword is still too strong for me... So close, though, so close.<lf> You got a lot of heart, kid, you really do, but<lf>you're a bit of a sissy in the strength department. Hey, hey, no offense, uh, you know. That kid, Nero...he has the strength. It speaks! Dante... I don't even have the words. I—He's alive, he's alive! The devil sword Sparda was concealing Dante's presence. How does one friggin' guy have so much luck, huh!? Uhh, V? No no no, get a grip on yourself now, c'mon! If only you could defeat Urizen... If only... No. V? No no no... If only you never existed... Then I...! Don't do it, V! No no NO!

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Come here! You need to hide, Dante. No matter what happens, you mustn't leave! I need to find Vergil. I promise I'll be back. I know this is hard. You must listen to me.<lf>Be a big boy...a man, huh? If I don't return, you must run. By yourself, alone. You must change your name. Forget your past and<lf>start a new life as someone else. A new beginning. Vergil!? Where are you, Vergil!? For a second there I thought<lf>you were gonna shish kabob me. I know how stubborn you can be. I thought it might be the only way to wake you. What day is it? The 15th...of June. A month? No wonder I'm so stiff. Right, sunshine, now put a fire under it. <lf> We gotta get going, 'cause that annoying pimple Nero<lf>is making a beeline for Urizen. And if he gets there he's gonna— Smashed like a bug!! Hey, this is my gig. Leave Nero out of this. If you could defeat Urizen...then I never<lf>would have dreamed of using that child. But Urizen...is much stronger<lf>than we ever could have imagined. Oh, it stinks in here. I know, smells like hot garbage. This is far worse than I thought... There's no crime in turning tail, V.<lf>These things might be a little too much for ya. You're right. I'll leave the rest to you. Wha, wha—what? Wh—Whoa, my, my, V. All the way down here, and turnin' tail, really? Huh? One must always have an insurance policy. Who was that guy? Can't believe he just ran... No one special. C'mon, let's go clean up this garbage. First come, first serve on the targets, right? Music to my ears. Hurry up, Dante! Guess I get to see it with my own eyes... ...if it really is you. Well, well... O king of stench and filth. I'm impressed! Those are two of the most badass woman in the world. And I only know one other guy who can defeat 'em... Jackpot! Dante...

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Our last hope, Nero... was completely useless. V, get Nero out of here! This was a bad move! Nero, go! You're just dead weight. That bastard called me dead weight!<lf>I didn't come all this way for nothing! This...is power. The devil sword Sparda no longer serves a purpose. I have plans for the both of you. You will exist to give me strength. <lf>How fortunate to serve such divine purpose. All right, enough's enough. Can't let a boy... do a man's job. Hey, wait! I'm not done talking yet— Okay, you get some rest. By the way...I guess owe you one. Is it Halloween already? Sparda...! That costume looks a little big...<lf>I thought you had better taste than that. How about I take it in a little? Whoa, looks like I took in a little too much. You okay? I've been better. Dante...that demon is—! Don't even think about it. Just rest. Dante! Take care of Trish for me! Dante, wait—! Dante's left... Yes... And I don't think he can win. What was that demon, V? Where did it come from? Urizen is not a demon. I know that for a fact<lf>because I'm from the underworld. My God, what are you, then? It doesn't matter. I'm a shadow<lf>of my former self who lost everything. I will tell you the story of my birth.

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Suffering defeat after defeat, that man's body<lf>was reaching its limit. Breaking down. But he couldn't die yet. The man had a job that must be done: To defeat his twin brother. Dante... "...heavy chain, that does freeze my bones around!" In order to defeat his younger brother, he could only do<lf>one thing with the crumbling flesh and feelings. He needed to separate man from devil<lf>with the strength of the Yamato. And eventually, the man became a true devil. I've tried to hold together my crumbling flesh<lf>with what little demonic power I have left, but... I'm approaching my limit. In separating and regaining my human soul,<lf>I've realized the gravity of the crime I've committed. I've realized how important everything was...<lf>Everything I've thrown away in my pursuit of power. Is that why you went to find Dante? Yes. Foolish. I thought maybe he could change my...maybe fix... Maybe right my wrong. Tell me... Was this fool before you right? I'm not your mommy, V. You're a big boy. And you need to see this through. Dante's war. How's that for road rash? There you are! Hey, what's wrong with you? Hey! Hey, Dante! The demonic power was activated in me once<lf>when Vergil lovingly jammed this through my chest. I always wondered... Why did my father give me the Rebellion? Okay, what are you muttering? Over the years, I've been stabbed and jabbed<lf>by a number of things. But who would've ever guessed... Have you lost your mind!?<lf>There's a demon to destroy! Kill yourself later! I'll help! If the Yamato can separate man from devil...<lf>Then what about the Rebellion? Wow... You are...absorbing the Sparda! It can't be? Dante, you son of a bitch... I knew you couldn't be killed that easily! Hey, he's all yours. But don't let it become a habit. Win, Dante, win! Dante... All this time, and you still don't get it. It is YOU who does not understand. It has begun. What's happening!? Bad news! Gotta go now, that house plant is pissed off! The Qliphoth is revealed in its entirety. This inconvenience... matters not.

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Well, looks like no one's worse for wear. I'm just gonna double-check. Hey, where did that garbage god go? What is Urizen after? He's at the top of the Qliphoth. It's the other way around, Dante. This is the lowest level of the Qliphoth's upper echelon. Human blood is the source of demons' power. The fruit born through the Qliphoth is even more dense<lf>than the blood that created it. Its power is unparalleled. Even the almighty Mundus used it<lf>to become the king of the underworld. V told me everything. Yeah, well, that's a lovely story and all,<lf>but...as long as we know where to find him. Whoa! You...are the infamous Dante! Um, I'm Nicoletta Goldstein. Sound familiar? My grandmother is Nell Goldstein... The gunsmith that made all your<lf>fancy weapons that you got... strapped...back there... Yeah, there she is! You don't much look like her... Yeah, I got my looks from my Daddy.<lf>That's about all I got from him.<lf> But based on his research, I-I-I managed to cobble this— Um...it—it— Consider it a gift! In honor of us finally meeting!<lf> Meeting. I'll take that. Dante! I'm gonna go, too. Why don't you sit this one out? Oh, let you call me dead weight again? No thanks. I've got all the power I need. Right here. You don't understand. It's not what I mean— Let him go, Dante. Time is a luxury that we can no longer afford. We must chase after him, post-haste. What, does that mean you're going, too? I have a duty to see this through. Well that's all you had to say, Mr. Poetry. I'm gonna go my way, and you guys can go yours. Let's just say that's the best for the cause. Looks like we still got a long ways to go.

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I can't carry you anymore! I gotta put you down! I gotta put you down... Damn, just a little longer. Come on... I must...go... Before he loses completely! If he reaches the fruit, it will all be over. Even Mundus failed to reign over the human world... Surely, we know he will not. Malphas! No way can we handle her,<lf>we don't have the strength! I know. But we must get through this, somehow. Ahh, an intruder perhaps? I'm cooomiiing...

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Dammit, running a little low... Not gonna last much longer without a refill. Hey, honey. Need assistance? What the hell's your problem?<lf>You TRYIN' to kill me!? If you wanna bitch, blame it on Lady.<lf>SHE's behind the wheel. Okay, enough with the suspense. What do you need? I'm cooomiiing... Gotta pay attention, sweetheart. Sparda's kin... But you're nothing more<lf>than an empty shell with no power. You are as weak as your flesh, human. Hey, we're tougher than we look. But...there's only one way to find out. I will enjoy this! How do you have so much power left!? You can come out now! I guess I owe you one. You should turn around.<lf>Your body's not gonna last much longer. That, I cannot do. I must go! Dammit, V. Don't push yourself. You need some rest! I must go...to where Urizen is. Why!? Why the hell do you have to— I beg you! This is my last request. Fine. Dante's definitely gonna beat us there...

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No hard feelings guys, but this is my gig! Trust me, Nero... This one's gonna be<lf>a little too much for ya. Leave at once! Only kings of the Underworld may enter these gates! You shall not pass! Easy there, fella. Hey...I remember<lf>a stinky little pooch just like you. You insult me, foul-scented creature! Looks like your master's got you on a pretty short leash. Come on, little puppy. I'll take you<lf>out for a walk, c'mon! Let's go! You have fought our kin in the past... But I am king of the Cerberus tribe! They were weak! But WE will feast on your flesh, and gnaw on your bones! So, you're the strongest in the litter. Looks like we're gonna need a bigger leash. Come on! Guess I'm the first one here. I like that!

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The truth is... I wanted to be protected and loved... But I was alone. My only choice was to survive. V, you gotta rest. Nero... I will tell you...everything. There is no demon named Urizen... Only a man who threw away his humanity,<lf>in an endless pursuit of power. He is Dante's older brother. Dante's brother? Yes. And his real name is... Vergil. Vergil... Hey, is that the damn fruit that you've been<lf>jabberin' about? Doesn't look so special to me. Yup, this is where it all started. That day mother saved me and... left you behind. The thing you don't know is, she tried to save you, too.<lf>She kept searching and searching... Until it killed her. I have no recollection of this tale, or this place. It's all an illusion, created by this extraordinary fruit. Its power, you see, is all I ever wanted. And with this... I will have everything! No, brother, you don't have everything. That last shred of humanity that you still had? You just lost it! That is nothing but the pitiful cries<lf>of those without strength. Come to me, brother... I shall enlighten you, Dante! They're brothers? Why are they fighting each other? To see one's justice through, a man must fight for it. Even if the one who stands before him is his kin. That's ridiculous. The brothers of blood disagree on the<lf>very reason of their existence. They must fight. Dante! You're late...just finishing up. Is that really your brother? I'm afraid so. So he was behind all this. Your own flesh and blood. Right again. In the last throes of defeat, I see. You... V, get back! Things are about to get really messy. No! Please... Let me. I want to end this battle...with my own hands. Do not struggle. For if you can't even defeat me, then you've already lost. I will not lose... Not to Dante... I need power... More power! I know... We are one and the same, you and I. But you've lost me, and I've lost you. Yet we are connected by that one feeling. "While thy branches mix with mine,<lf>and our roots together join." What is this? Vergil...!

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Ya got some pretty big cojones for comin' back. Just don't know when to give up, do ya!? Get out of my way, Nero! Defeating you like this has no meaning. C'mon, Vergil. Let's do this! Heal your wounds, Dante. Get strong. After that, we'll settle the matter. Thank you, Nero. Dammit! If that's your brother, what happened to V? He returned... to himself. Go home, Nero. This doesn't concern you. Like hell! I lost my right arm because of him! This is not your fight. I need to stop him,<lf>and that's all that matters. I'm not gonna let you have all the fun, Dante! You don't get it! Lemme guess, I'm dead weight? You can shove that— That's not it, Nero. What is it, then!? He's your father! What!? I had the feeling, the first time<lf>I saw you, but I just wasn't sure. And then I saw how the Yamato reacted...and I was certain. He's your father. Now, he needs an ass-kicking... But I can't have you go kill your old man. My father...? That day, if our positions were switched... Would our fates be different? Would I have your life, and you mine? Let's settle this... Dante. What? What's happening now!? Oh God, I thought it was over! This isn't good. We're gonna get dragged into this! Dante! What happened? My dumbass brother's back, and I'm gonna rip him a new one. Vergil's—? How!? Dante! Made it for Lady and she paid for it,<lf>so consider it a rental. Hey, you can't just—! Okay, okay, we'll take care of that later. Right now,<lf>you three get the hell out of here. I'm gonna go take care of old douchebag. Got a feeling this one's gonna be a doozy. Hey, guys where ya been? I thought you went<lf>back into Vergil. You're gonna wish you did. Oh, the wise guy Dante. We were spawned from Vergil's abominable<lf>thoughts. But you knew that already... Come to think of it, I did know somethin' was off. Just like with my old brother. Well, we're merely the discarded thoughts from when<lf>he was Nelo Angelo. No longer bound in his consciousness. We're here now to kill you of our own free will. Liberating! And kill you we shall, Dante. Us, not Vergil. Should'a known better. You got a good heart,<lf>but you're about as sharp as marble. Perhaps... But if you had even a little bit of trouble<lf>defeating us, imagine what Vergil can do to you. Go see for yourself. Us? This is our final flight... And the end of Vergil's nightmares. Godspeed, Dante... You'll need it. Rest in peace, little chicken. It's been a bash. Nero, jump in! Where's Dante!? He's got this. We gotta go, now! So this guy Vergil, you know him? Vaguely, yes. Dante said that guy's my father...<lf>What the hell's going on, Trish!? His logic is sound... I had a hunch myself. This doesn't make any SENSE! I know you hate Vergil, but you<lf>can't kill your own father. It's true. You'd never recover from that. You saved us, you should be proud.<lf>Now you can put all this behind you— Nico! Stop the car! No chance! After all this, are you insane!? Fine, I'll go by myself! Nero!

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Hey Vergil, your portal-opening days are over. Give me the Yamato. If you want it, then you'll have to take it. But you already knew that. I had a feeling you'd say that... How many times have we fought? Hard to say. It's the only memory I have of us since we were kids. Time to finish this, Vergil! Once and for all. Nero is my son? Yeah, dumbass. You can't remember through that thick skull of yours? Well, well... That was a long time ago. I guess you were young once, too. As much as I'd love to hear that story,<lf>I think it's about time we... ...ended this.

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Hello? Nero? Is that you, Nero? Did something happen? Kyrie... When I was a kid, I...I was alone. You and Credo were all I knew. And now all of a sudden, I find out I have a family. What am I supposed to do with that? You always know which path is right, and which is wrong. There's no need to doubt yourself. Thanks... I guess that's all I needed to hear. I have one last thing to take care of... Then I'm coming home. I couldn't protect Credo. To this day, I hate myself for not having enough strength. But this time is different. I swear! I'M NOT LETTING YOU DIE! This is...curious. Nero? What form of power is this? What the hell? This ends, right here. Listen to me. I told you already, this is not your— You listen, dead weight. I won't let you kill each other. There are other ways of settling your differences. I'm putting a stop to this sibling rivalry. Ahh, you came all this way just for that. Vergil...V...whatever you call yourself... Dante's not gonna die here, and neither are you. Do you have a problem with that? "Not gonna die," my ass. That bitch slap nearly killed me. If I beat Nero... Then by default, I beat you. Agreed, Dante? Whatever. I don't really care. I'm just gonna sit this one out. When this is over, I'll make you submit... Father. Interesting... Oh, brother. You cut off your own son's arm<lf>for more power, and you still lost. Enough, dammit! The underworld is taking over, and we<lf>need to do something before it's too late. He's right. We need to close that portal. Hey, you lost, so you better do what he says. I can still fight. But if those roots continue to spread through<lf>town, it'll just interfere with our business. Now, that's the smartest thing I've ever heard you say. Better hurry up... We still got a score to settle. Evidently. Wait, where are you going? We need to sever the Qliphoth roots<lf>from the underworld itself. Then, we'll seal the portal with the Yamato. Hang on, if you do that, you can't come back. Why do you think I'm goin'? Somebody's gotta<lf>keep an eye on your old man. You can't just expect me to stay here while you both go— It's because you're here we can go. We're trusting you with things on this side, capisce? Make haste, Dante. Yeah, I know. Hey, wait! Take care, Nero. Adios. I won't lose next time. Hold onto that until then. Idiots...

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Hoo-wee. I'm still in friggin' shock... About what? Uhh, duh! Your arm? Who the hell grows an arm back, it's just weird. It's like a...lizard tail, or something? Look, I don't know, it just grew. I mean, are<lf>you kiddin' me? Lots of weird stuff happened. There were demons and scary plant roots,<lf>and arms growin' back. Lots of stuff. Do you know how much love and care<lf>I put in that Devil Breaker? Nope. But this arm, it's nice. So, uh, how's it feel? How's what feel? Saving the man who killed your own father. Heard Dante killed Vergil once. Doesn't matter. They're both gone now anyway. It's okay to cry if you want, Nero, over a loss. I'm not crying. It doesn't make you a crybaby. Does make you a little bitch though. There it is. You think I'm a demon? I didn't cry when my asshole daddy died. But... Yeah, I know, I know. I wouldn't be here without him, that's a biological fact. Right. All I'm saying is, tough guy...it's okay to cry if you want. — Devils cry. — I'm not crying. Devils cry! I'm not gonna cry. — Kittens cry "meow," puppies cry "woof!" — Will you shut up? Will you stop it? — Why don't you cry on my shoulder. — Look at you. You're—nobody's crying, all right? — Come on, cry on my shoulder! I know you wanna. — Stop saying cry. If you say cry again― Devil May Cry—@#$! You said it. Hey, Kyrie. ...Yeah, I'm comin' home. Oh yeah, I don't wanna spoil it<lf>but I've got a surprise for you. Oh yeah, he's got a HUGE surprise. Will you shut up!? No no no no, Kyrie, not you. Nico, you know,<lf>and her big mouth. We're just— What the hell's your problem!?<lf>Where'd you learn to drive!? Hey, uh...sorry, I gotta call ya later. It's time to get back to work. Got an arm, I'm good. It's a prototype. And this is the perfect place to<lf>test it out! Look, you're gonna use it, and— "It's a work of ART!" I gotcha. ...and it ain't complete without you. Well, how sweet... Feels good! You'll get fixed as soon as we get back! So...devils cry, huh? Let's hear what that SOUNDS LIKE! Guess that's the end, then. So, all we gotta do is cut this thing down? That's right. I'm more than capable of handling this on my own. You're gonna need some help...<lf>And someone to keep an eye on you. Wow, no sign of him. Nothing. Mmm... Yeah. Then, can I have this office? Because I've been thinking<lf>it's almost time for me to settle down somewhere. No, I don't think so. I rather quite like it. Oh, I hate to spoil your dreams, ladies,<lf>but that shit ain't gonna happen. Whattaya mean, Morrison? See, there's this deed to this place, and I have it. Why do you—? Clever little devil came to see me right before his last job. Said something like, "My dearest friend, I know<lf>you'll keep this safe, 'cause them crazy bitches—" Did I say crazy bitches? I'm sorry, I meant ladies. Anyway, the rest of the story is not<lf>important, you get the gist. I wonder if he even plans on coming back. Got me. What is important is I have a job for you two. ...'Cause the rent ain't free. Score for Dante! I'm up one. Where did you learn to count!? We're even. You know... I'm starting to think this is never gonna end. Maybe. We got plenty of time. Don't you dare say it—! Jackpot!

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The one who usurped the demon throne was vanquished.<lf>Peace returned to the world above. Indeed, this was the perfect conclusion all had hoped for. Come, raise your fist in victory and celebration.<lf>A new legend has been born. And they all lived happily ever after.

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{{Scroll Box| まとめてかかって来な！</n>その方が手間が省ける！ Come one, come all! Just makes it easier for me! Allez, venez en groupe !</n>Ça ira plus vite ! Avanti, fatevi sotto tutti insieme!</n>Altrimenti non mi diverto!</n> Kommt einer, kommen alle!</n>Das macht es nur einfacher für mich! ¡Venga uno o vengan veinte! ¡Tengo para todos! Подходите, не стесняйтесь! Мне же легче! Mogą być wszyscy naraz! To mi po prostu ułatwi sprawę! Podem vir, todos vocês! Facilita minha vida! 한꺼번에 덤벼! 그래야 나도 훨씬 편하니까! 上，全部一起上！這樣我比較好處理！ 来吧，来吧！让我方便点解决！ やるじゃないか、兄弟</n>私の作品達も満足だろうよ Hoooo-ee! Nice work, lil bro.</n>Damn, you make my creations look good! Beau travail, mon pote !</n>Tu fais honneur à mes créations ! Yahoooo! Bravo, fratellino.</n>Tu si che mi sai rendere orgogliosa delle mie creazioni. Whoo! Gute Arbeit, kleiner Bruder.</n>Verdammt, lässt du meine Schöpfungen gut aussehen! Buen trabajo, hermanito.</n>¡Vaya, haces que mis creaciones parezcan buenas! Хо-хо! Молодцом, братишка.</n>В твоих руках мои творения прямо расцветают! No, no! Niezła robota, braciszku.</n>Niech to, dzięki tobie moje dzieła wyglądają świetnie! Uau! Belo trabalho, irmãozinho.</n>Cara, você faz minhas criações brilharem! 후아! 잘했구나, 동생.</n>제길, 덕분에 내 창조물들이 더 멋있어졌네! 哎呀，做得真好，兄弟. </n>老天，你讓我的作品看起來更棒了！ 干得不错啊，小弟. </n>见鬼，你让我的创作锦上添花！ 間抜け！　もっとうまくやれ！ Oh, come on! You can do better than that! Oh, allez ! Tu peux faire mieux que ça ! Oh, avanti! So che puoi fare di meglio! Oh, komm schon! Das kannst du aber besser! ¡Oh, venga ya! ¡Puedes hacerlo mejor! Да ладно! Что-то слабовато! No dalej! Stać cię na więcej! Ah, qual é! Você pode melhorar! 오, 왜 이래! 이것보다 더 잘할 수 있잖아! 噢，拜託，你可以做得比那更好！ 拜托！你的本事才不止这点！ 俺の方が多く倒したな</n>負けを認めるかい、バージル？ Took out more than you did.</n>You ready to accept defeat, Vergil? J'en ai eu plus que toi.</n>Prêt à reconnaître ta défaite, Vergil ? Ne ho fatti fuori più di te.</n>Sei pronto ad accettare la sconfitta, Vergil? Ich hab mehr als du ausgeschaltet.</n>Bist du bereit, deine Niederlage einzugestehen, Vergil? No te estás esforzando.</n>¿Listo para aceptar la derrota, Vergil? Я их больше уложил. Готов признать поражение, Вергилий? Sprzątnąłem ich więcej niż ty.</n>Jesteś w stanie pogodzić się z porażką, Vergil? Derrubei mais do que você.</n>Pronto pra aceitar a derrota, Vergil? 너보다 내가 더 많이 죽였어.</n>패배를 인정하시지, 버질? 幹掉的比你還多. </n>準備接受失敗了嗎，Vergil？ 干掉的比你多. </n>准备好接受失败了吗，Vergil？ やれやれ…引き分けか</n>なかなか決着が付かねェな Look at that, a tie. Are we ever gonna settle this? Égalité ! Alors ça !</n>Est-ce qu'on arrivera un jour à se départager ? Guarda un po', un pareggio.</n>Ci sarà mai un vincitore? Schau mal an, ein Unentschieden.</n>Werden wir das je entscheiden? Mira eso, un empate. ¿Cuándo se va a acabar esto? Смотри-ка, ничья. Мы когда-нибудь закончим, как думаешь? Proszę, proszę, remis. Rozstrzygniemy to? Olha só, um empate. Será que um dia vamos resolver</n>essa história? 저것 봐, 동점이야. 언제쯤 이걸 인정할 거야? 看吧，平手. 我們能結束這場爭鬥嗎？ 瞧，平局. 这样子我们决不出胜负的. 上を行かれちまったか…</n>だが勝負はここからだ！ You beat me this time...</n>But the battle's just begun! Tu m'as battu cette fois...</n>Mais le combat ne fait que commencer ! Mi hai battuto questa volta...</n>Ma la guerra non è ancora finita! Du hast mich diesmal geschlagen...</n>Aber der Kampf hat gerade erst begonnen! Tú ganas esta vez.</n>¡Pero acabamos de empezar! В этот раз твоя взяла... Но битва только начинается! Tym razem mnie pobiłeś...</n>Ale walka dopiero się zaczęła! Você ganhou dessa vez...</n>Mas a batalha apenas começou! 이번엔 네가 이겼다...</n>하지만 싸움은 이제 막 시작됐어! 這次你難倒我了...</n>不過，戰鬥才剛剛開始！ 这次你赢了...</n>但战斗才刚刚开始呢！ 動きが鈍いな…</n>まだネロにやられた傷が痛むか？ You're sluggish... Are you still wounded</n>from your fight with Nero? Tu traînes...</n>C'est à cause de ce que Nero t'a fait ? Sei lento... Ti fanno ancora male le ferite</n>del tuo scontro con Nero? Du bist träge... Bist du noch von</n>deinem Kampf mit Nero verwundet? Qué lento...</n>¿Todavía herido por el combate con Nero? Ты еле тащишься... Тебя все еще</n>беспокоят раны, полученные от Неро? Niemrawo się ruszasz... Masz jeszcze jakieś kontuzje</n>po walce z Nero? Você está lento... Ainda está ferido</n>da luta com o Nero? 왜 이리 굼떠... 네로랑 싸울 때</n>입은 부상이 아직 그대로인 거야? 你一副沒精打彩的...</n>還在為與 Nero 的戰鬥感到受傷？ 动作迟钝... 和 Nero 互殴</n>的伤还没好吗？ お前程じゃねェよ！ You're one to talk! Tu peux parler ! Senti chi parla! Musst du gerade sagen! ¡Bocazas! Уж кто бы говорил! I kto to mówi! Olha só quem fala! 누가 할 소리! 半斤八兩！ 就你会说！ ザコどもめ…</n>よほど死にたいらしい Useless pests... They must be ready to die. Misérables parasites... Ils doivent être prêts à mourir. Inutili bestie... Devono essere pronte a morire. Unnützes Ungeziefer...</n>Sie müssen sich zum Sterben bereitmachen. Criaturas apestosas... ¿Es que quieren morir? Ничтожные насекомые... Они словно жаждут умереть. Beznadziejne chwasty... Muszą przygotować się na śmierć. Pragas inúteis... Devem estar prontos para morrer. 쓸모 없는 버리지들... 죽여 줄 수밖에. 沒用的害蟲...一定是在等死. 没用的虫子... 它们肯定都做好了赴死的准备. いいじゃねェか！</n>望み通りにしてやればよ！ Fine by me! Let's give 'em what they want! Pas de problème ! Donnons-leur ce qu'ils veulent ! Non chiedevo di meglio!</n>Diamogli ciò che vogliono! Klingt gut!</n>Geben wir ihnen, wonach sie verlangen! ¡Me parece perfecto! ¡Démosles su merecido! Звучит неплохо! Давай-ка порадуем их! Zgadzam się! Dajmy im to, czego chcą! Por mim tudo bem! Vamos dar o que eles querem! 동감! 녀석들이 원하는 대로 해주자! 我沒意見！就如他們的願吧！ 我没意见！让他们求仁得仁吧！